• Physical Therapist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (London, 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 London a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

     

    CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

     

    Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

    Pay Range

    $33.52 - $48.60 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.