Physical Therapist
Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 3w ago
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Baptist Health is hiring a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, develops treatment plans, and sets goals while providing patient and family education. The role includes functional evaluations, planning and delivering therapeutic procedures, and documenting progress in a full‑time, first‑shift position at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
Key focus areas include Complete functional evaluation including pain assessment for musculoskeletal/neurological conditions, Plan treatment incorporating patient and caregiver input, and Provide therapeutic procedures to improve functional independence and reduce pain.
Important skills include Functional Evaluation, Pain Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Family Education, and Therapeutic Procedures. Preferred (not required): Acute Care.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
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Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Physical Therapist
Full Time, First Shift
The Physical Therapist I shall evaluate and treat patients; develop a treatment plan; and set goals for patients. Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals.
Job Duties:
Completes appropriate functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as:therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
Receives and implements therapy orders.
Completes evaluation form, treatment notes, progress reports and D/C summaries in a timely manner and appropriately submits to referring provider.
Requirements:
Bachelors in Physical Therapy
Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Preferred Requirements:
Acute Care
Benefits:
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26104974
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