Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist - PRN
Department: Physical Therapy 

What if you had the opportunity to make a difference? Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s role is to improve the health and well-being of the residents and visitors to Carroll County and surrounding counties, by providing quality, compassionate, cost effective and convenient health care through community leadership and in collaboration with other healthcare organizations which serve our communities.

Hourly PRN Role:

Physical Location:
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
309 11^th St.
Carrollton, KY 41008

The Job You Will Perform:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions for inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, and other rehabilitation populations.
• Reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, case management, and other disciplines to coordinate patient care.

Quality and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with:
  • CMS Conditions of Participation
  • Critical Access Hospital regulations
  • State licensing requirements
  • Medicare and Medicaid documentation standards
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Infection Prevention standards
  • OSHA requirements
  • Hospital accreditation standards
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Assist with survey readiness activities.
• Implement corrective action plans as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain required licensure and continuing education.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities.
• Assist with community outreach and wellness programs.
• Complete mandatory education and competency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Qualifications, Skills and/or Knowledge You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Bachelor's or Master's degree accepted if licensed.
• Current Kentucky Physical Therapist License
• Current BLS Certification
• Minimum three years of clinical physical therapy experience.
• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting. (preferred)
• Experience with outpatient, inpatient, and swing bed rehabilitation. (preferred)
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation regulations and reimbursement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Quality improvement methodologies.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Electronic medical record proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Physical Demands:

The employee must regularly:

• Lift, transfer, and assist patients up to 50 pounds independently and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor coordination.
• Push and pull therapy equipment.
• Maintain visual and auditory acuity necessary for patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company You Will Join:
Carroll County Memorial Hospital strives to uphold our Values of Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Stewardship and Justice each day to ensure we provide the best possible services to the communities we serve.

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.