Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Therapy Services | Work Hours: Days | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 0.0 FTE

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities:

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.

Skills and Attributes:

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

Position Requirements:

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

Organizational Responsibilities:

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.

Additional Job Information:

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.