Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-prot Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Assess plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition monitoring and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize patients potential for functional independence all in accordance of departmental standards.
- Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission CARF Medicare and all other regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.
- Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Required Licensure and Certifications
PT:KY;
BLS-CPR
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication good time management skills and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.
Employment Type
Unclear
