Job detail

Physical Therapist - Outpatient- Newly Increased Pay Scale

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

#Rehabilitation #Patient Assessment #Healthcare #Treatment Plans #BLS Certification #State Licensure #Physical Therapy #Patient Education

Quick overview

The role involves performing systematic patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting individual therapy regimens. Additionally, the therapist is responsible for supervising PT/PTA students and assistants while coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. BLS certification is required either at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.

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Job description

Overview Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
OutpatientA Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership Position: Physical TherapistLocation: Bowling Green, KYSchedule: Fulltime Ask us about our newly increased pay scale! At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program. Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment. *Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability protection

Dental plan

Continuing education opportunities

Prescription drug coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Orientation program