Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Acute

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patients per medically prescribed physical therapy plans. Designs and implements individualized programs to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability; provides patient/family education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. Supervises physical therapist assistants, students, and aides in delivering care. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.

Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.

Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.

Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).

Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.

Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.

Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.

Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.

Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree required (Physical Therapy).

Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.

BCLS required.

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.

Proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability.

Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.