Senior Physical Therapist Optional

Physical therapist role, approximately 8 hours per week, at company in Northern Kentucky: 7350 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042. Make your own hours between 7a-7p: 1 8 hr/week or (2) 4's (1 am, 1 pm).

The employee with accomplished clinical skills carries out the role of a staff therapist, but at a proportionate level to accommodate for senior duties. The employee will participate in program development and continuous improvement; be responsible for insuring competency of the persons within their discipline as well as support personnel; be responsible for day to day staffing; be responsible for discipline specific communication and problem solving.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Current Ohio Licensure
• Specialization will be required for each senior role Experience and/or certification will be required to be considered for the senior position
• APTA
• 2-3 years experience in a related field

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation at an advanced clinical level. Furthers own knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings and independently reading/studying.
• Meets established departmental productivity standards of visits/procedures and coverage of call patients as needed.
• Develops staff competencies including scheduling and implementation of staff in services, provides guidance and feedback to develop an individual staff member's clinical skills through observation and chart review, revises and updates staff competencies, and new staff training.
• Works as a team with other seniors, and manages daily routine by determining appropriate staffing levels across the continuum. Monitors individual staff caseloads, utilizes and requests contract/PRN staff efficiently, handles routine staff concerns and minor staff complaints appropriately, and mentors staff by performing coaching/counseling regarding service excellence and service recovery skills.
• Contributes to department/service line program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program development (e.g.: request for new equipment). Encourages growth and development of their department via use and involvement with EBP, research, and following professional practice laws/regulations.

• Climbing – Rarely
• Hearing:
  Conversation – Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds – Frequently
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Rarely
• Lifting