OverviewSaint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesThis PRN PT is needed for a minimum of one day per week (Fridays) but preferably Mondays also.This PRN PT will also be included in holiday/weekend rotation and if needed during weekdays for high census orwhen regular therapists are off.Job Summary / PurposeAssess, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition, monitoring and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs.Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.
Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Education for Staff Job LevelsBachelor or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Kentucky.Required Licensure and CertificationsLicensed or eligible for license in the state of Kentucky.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication, good time management skills, and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.Pay Range$48.00 - $48.00 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
