Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation

Weekend Requirements:
One |

Work Hours:

8AM - 4:30PM | Status:
Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity:
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department:
Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

• 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.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• 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
• BLS
  - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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,…