Physical Therapist (PT/PRN)

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Job Description:

Job Title: Physical Therapist - PRN

Job Description:

Physical Therapists (PTs) play a critical role in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses, improve mobility, and regain functional abilities. 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:

• Bachelors or Masters 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

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