Inpatient Physical Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute

Inpatient Physical Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute

Location
: 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift
:
First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary
:
The Physical Therapist II (Inpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re‑assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) via timely written or verbal communication to physicians and patients.
• Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients, family members, internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost‑effective treatment programming to served populations.
• Ensures patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.
• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
• Self‑monitors workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly.
• Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization.
• Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem‑solving skills, and participatory management when situations arise.

• BS/MS/DPT degree in physical therapy required.
• DPT degree preferred.
• Valid PT License Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR, BLS through the American Heart Association.