Physical Therapist Serving as Clinic Director (Bluegrass Orthopaedics)

Join Our Team as the Clinic Director!

At Bluegrass Orthopaedics, we’ve proudly served Central and Southeastern Kentucky for over 25 years, providing top-notch care across sports medicine, total joint care, industrial medicine, and specialized foot, ankle, and hand care. We’re passionate about treating athletes of all ages—from the youth sports enthusiast to the weekend warrior, and from industrial athletes to our senior community.

Why Choose Us?

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we’re dedicated to building a team of the most qualified professionals to deliver exceptional orthopedic care. We believe in fostering an environment where our staff can thrive, innovate, and make a difference in our patients’ lives.

Position Summary:

Our goal is to provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, a home exercise program, education, and communication to maximize the patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Direct Patient Care:

● Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications.

● Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

● Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

● Records evaluation data according to PT standards of practice and clinic policy.

● Appropriately interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plan, and incorporates patient, patient’s family, and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment.

● Provides physical therapy services to patients in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.

● Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders.

● Reviews the quality and appropriateness of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

● Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.

● Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, families, referring providers, and other team members. .

● Develops appropriate home programs to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient.

● Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and discharge from services.

● Records billable treatment times according to Clinic procedures.

● Accurately documents patient/family involvement in the medical record as per clinic policy.

● Completes daily/weekly progress notes and patient reassessments with changes noted in functional and physical status, goals and treatment plans.

● Ensures all documentation is completed timely.

● Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment.

● Trains patients, families and appropriate staff in the use or application of adaptive equipment and/or devices to ensure optimum safety and outcomes.

● Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

● Demonstrates understanding of CMS and other regulatory requirements for the delivery of patient care.

● Manages clinical care to achieve the Quality Index Minimal Productivity Standards (QIMPS).

● Demonstrates knowledge of compliance policies and emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.

● Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.

● Promotes and protects patients’ rights (including HIPAA); treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.

Education and Experience:

● Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidenced by college diploma and current state licensure required.

● Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state employed.

● Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

If you’re ready to lead with passion and make a real impact in the field of rehabilitation, we invite you to apply today! Join us at Bluegrass Orthopaedics, where your expertise can help shape the future of orthopedic care in our community.

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This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

Req#: 3419