The Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients. This role also involves supervising physical therapy assistants, aides, and students performing treatment interventions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in Kentucky upon hire, with Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days. No prior work experience is explicitly required for this position.
bachelor degreePatient AssessmentComplianceSupervisionSafetyCritical ThinkingPlan of Care DevelopmentDecisive JudgmentPhysical Therapy Techniques
Job description
Entity
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital |
Department: Rehabilitation |
Work
Hours: 8AM - 4:30PM |
Weekend
Requirements: One | 0.9
FTE
Job
Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
Job
Responsibilities: Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Supervises PT & PTA students completing clinical rotations.
Skills and
Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Position
Requirements: Work Experience No experience required Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration PT - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Organizational
Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional
Job
Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard
ADA
Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)
Standing: 75%
Walking: 75%
Sitting: 50
Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%
Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%
Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%
Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%
Carrying 2575 lbs: 25%
Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%
Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75%
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%
Climbing: 50%
Bending/Stooping: 75%
Kneeling: 50%
Crouching/Crawling: 50%
Reaching: 75%
Talking: 75%
Hearing: 75%
Repetitive
Foot/Leg
Movements: 25%
Repetitive
Hand/Arm
Movements: 75%
Keyboard
Data
Entry: 75%
Running: 50%
Vision:
Depth
Perception: 75%
Vision:
Distinguish
Color: 75%
Vision:
Seeing
Far: 75%
Vision:
Seeing
Near: 75%
Hazardous
Drug
Risk
Exposure:
Risk
Level: Low-Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service. Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Click here to learn more about Owensboro Health. Can't find the opportunity you're looking for? Submit your information into our Talent Community to allow us to engage you if we find opportunities that we think may be of interest to you.
