UK St. Claire·Morehead, Kentucky
Responsible for conducting physical therapy evaluations and administering treatments to restore function and relieve pain. Collaborates with healthcare teams and manages documentation of patient assessments and outcomes.
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Responsible for conducting physical therapy evaluations and administering treatments in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
Provides direct patient care for individuals with diverse diagnoses to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Performs thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure quality care and supports program development initiatives.
Adheres to organizational policies and procedures to maintain compliance and enhance patient recovery.
Essential functions
Assesses and redistributes resources to enhance Rehab Services.
Participates in projects and activities to improve departmental operations.
Bills appropriately and meets departmental productivity standards.
Performs patient evaluations and delivers treatment for various diagnoses.
Completes chart reviews and documents all aspects of patient care in the medical record.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate and discuss patient care plans.
Educates patients and caregivers regarding care, restrictions, and precautions.
Delegates responsibilities to PTAs and supervises students as appropriate.
Provides or coordinates orientation, training, and education for staff and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education requirement: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Experience requirement: 0-2 years of experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or patient care, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & licensures
Maintains active licensure as a Physical Therapist. Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
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V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
Department: Director, Rehabilitation
Address: 222 Medical Circle
City, State: Morehead, Kentucky
Market context
Support-services jobs in Kentucky often draw steady interest because schools and healthcare settings need dependable staff who can handle daily operations and patient or student support. These roles can be competitive when employers want candidates with practical computer skills, physical stamina, and experience that shows reliability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show one year of experience, comfort with 50-lb lifting, and relevant computer use.
