Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Neulife Rehabilitation of Kentucky is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky .

The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to individuals with physical impairments, disabilities, and functional limitations. The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to promote functional independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess patients' physical, functional, and mobility needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, patient goals, clinical judgment, and applicable standards of practice.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, functional training, mobility training, manual therapy, and other appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and work with patients to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding exercises, treatment techniques, mobility, safety, and strategies to promote independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, direct-care staff, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Follow applicable federal and Kentucky laws, regulations, professional standards, organizational policies, and payer requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and documentation requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care planning, quality-improvement activities, and other activities supporting positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current and valid Kentucky Physical Therapist license , or eligibility for Kentucky licensure.
• Successful completion of the academic and clinical requirements of a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) .
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) as required for Kentucky credentialing.
• Successful completion of the Kentucky Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Examination as required by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.
• Must satisfy all applicable Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy credentialing requirements.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) degree or other educational credential that satisfies applicable Kentucky licensure requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment-planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Previous rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, outpatient, developmental services, or related healthcare experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $38.00-$45.00 per hour
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan / 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve