Physical Therapist (PT)PRN, Acute

About the role

Centerpoint Health-Versailles is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients per medically prescribed physical therapy plans.
• Designs and implements individualized programs to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability; provides patient/family education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants, students, and aides in delivering care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
• Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
• Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
• Affirms physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
• Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
• Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
• BCLS required.

Qualifications

• Current bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

PRN | As Needed

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Morgan Gilbert at morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centerpoint Health-Versailles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Versailles is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.