Outpatient Physical Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, Pediatric NeuroRecovery, 8a-4:30p

Primary Location Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC 220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members‑physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient‑centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description Position Summary and Purpose The therapist 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. Essential Functions 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) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients) Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers Demonstrates an 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 that 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‑monitor 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 Other Functions Assists with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Serves as a role model for the department by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth and competency Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities Actively participates in departmental/programmatic meetings, constructively expressing concerns and ideas Escalates equipment, supply needs and gaps through appropriate pathways Assumes additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner Contributes to the organization and operation of the department/programs within the organization's strategic plan and mission statement Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements Education: BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or university (required) Experience: Varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required) Licensure: Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required) Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)