Ephraim McDowell Health
Location
Danville, Kentucky
The therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients while communicating effectively with physicians and other healthcare personnel. They must also supervise ancillary staff and provide in-service education to maintain organizational standards.
Candidates must have successfully completed clinical rotations with at least 3 months of exposure to the field. They are required to adhere to the State Practice Act KRS.327 and demonstrate professional accountability.
Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort Indoor department, clean and pleasant. Well lighted and ventilated. Forty hour work week with holiday and weekend rotation. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. Exposure to physical and mental anguish. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently. Contacts with Others All ancillary departments, nursing, physicians.
Minimum of 3 months exposure to related field to include successful completion of clinicals.