Physical Therapist

Job Description:

Job Title: Physical Therapist

1st Shift - Full Time

Job Description:

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the evaluation and/or implementation of a treatment program for all referred patients. The PT contributes to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols. The PT also contributes to the development and achievement of departmental goals, objectives, and performance improvement indicators. Their duties can vary depending on the hospital department, but generally, they include:

• The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the evaluation and/or implementation of a treatment program for all referred patients.
• The PT contributes to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols.
• The PT also contributes to the development and achievement of departmental goals, objectives, and performance improvement indicators.
• Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals.
• The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies.
• The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree for Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• New graduates accepted but experience is preferred
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky and Certified.
• BLS Certification Required

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.