Physical Therapist

Position Summary Administers therapeutic treatments utilizing physical agents, biomechanical and neurophysiological principles and assistive devices in relieving pain, restoring maximum functions and preventing disability following disease or injury.

Provides direct supervision of support personnel and students. Evaluates patients and develops patient care plans, provides direct patient care, documents pertinent information, and educates patients and others regarding the treatment plan and procedures.

Conducts services in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing facility, etc.

Minimum Qualifications Work Experience Healthcare experience preferred.

Education Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association required.

Certifications / Licensure Licensed Physical Therapist (active or temporary) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required.

Job Specific Performance Standards The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position.

The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

Review’s physician referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Documents treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information in computer.

Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be conducted. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification.

Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.

Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, technicians, and students.