The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, assesses, and treats patients with physical impairments or disabilities. The PT works with individuals of all ages to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at improving mobility, minimizing disability, reducing pain, and restoring function. Uses various techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and the use of specialized equipment to assist patient recovery from injury, illness, or surgery. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care, provide education on injury prevention and recovery, and promote overall health and wellness.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs thorough physical examinations to develop an appropriate and individualized treatment plan to address the specific needs of each patient’s mobility issues, pain levels, and physical impairments.
- Implements therapeutic interventions using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, approves, and modalities to address each patient's specific needs.
- Assess patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and collaborate with the appropriate healthcare team members to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes.
- Provides guidance on home programs, including exercise and modifications, as well as strategies to encourage long-term health improvements.
- Collaborates with referring providers, nurses, other rehab disciplines, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy (PT) program required.
Experience:
One year of clinical experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy (PT) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of the hire date required. Valid Kentucky driver's license (if home health) required.
Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.
The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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