Physical Therapist

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6/20/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03513

Physical Therapist

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$50,760.48 - $76,141.68 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

310 Whittington Parkway, Suite 200

Louisville, KY 40222 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking a Physical Therapist in Jefferson County. OCSHCN provides comprehensive services for children and youth with special health care needs through early intervention, pediatric specialty clinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.

OCSHCN is an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). CHFS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides individual evaluations, assessments, and treatment to address areas of gross motor movement, range of motion, strengthening, and activities for daily living. Plans physical therapy treatment programs and goals for patients with disabilities. Prepares evaluation plans in collaboration with caregivers and other professionals. Communicates and uses professional documentation standards.
• Performs initial and annual evaluations. Performs direct physical therapy treatment such as relaxation, muscle strengthening, prevention and reduction of contractures, developmental/age-appropriate activities, and other therapeutic exercise plans. Writes home and school programs and instructs families in the home treatment plan.
• Attends the pediatric specialty medical clinics in the designated region, receives referrals from professional staff, and evaluates and consults on patients' physical therapy needs. Documents patients progress. Evaluates and suggests proper equipment and the modification of equipment. Acts as a liaison with school physical therapists and professionals. Contacts insurance companies or Medicaid to accomplish goals for patients and secure appropriate therapy/medical equipment. Collaborates in the care coordination and transition planning with office staff and community partners and documents in the medical record. Contacts other professionals on behalf of the patient, such as a teacher, school physical therapist, or durable medical equipment provider.
• Encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Represents the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs at meetings, mentors students, and provides outreach and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred skills include but are not limited to:

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with working with children or adults with special health care needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Experience in performance and operations management
• Proficient in MS Office 365.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at ... or .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Successful completion of the academic and clinical requirements of a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, and standing. In addition, work may require heavy lifting of equipment and lifting patients.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michelle Marra at ... or ....

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D