• Physical Therapist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lexington, KY)


    Responsibilities

    Job Summary / Purpose

    Assess, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition, monitoring and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs.

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities

    + _Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served._

    + _Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures._

    + _Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards._

    + _Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements._

    + _Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities._

    + _Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues._

    + _Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner._

    + _Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency._

    + _Other duties as assigned._

    Qualifications

    Required Education for Staff Job Levels

     

    Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

     

    Required Licensure and Certifications

    PT:KY;

    BLS-CPR

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Excellent verbal and written communication, good time management skills, and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.

     

    Overview

     

    Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

     

    Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

     

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

     

    401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching

     

    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

     

    Mental Health resources for you and your family

     

    Wellness Program with rewards up to $450

     

    Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development

     

    Adoption Assistance

     

    Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance

    Short and Long Term Disability

    Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs

     

    Employer Discounts

     

    Relocation Assistance*

     

    Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

     

    Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*

    Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

    *for eligible hires and positions

     

    Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph East

    Pay Range

    $48.00 - $48.00 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.