Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitiation

About the role

As a Physical Therapist (PT) at University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro, you will contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients recovering from various injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Affirms competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Physical Therapist License in state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is PRN/Varies M-F, details not specified.