Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Acute
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- Mayfield, Kentucky
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- Onsite
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About this role
Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Acute
Physical Therapist (PT)
PRN | Vary
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Connect with our recruiting specialist
Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.
Why Join Us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patients per medically prescribed physical therapy plans. Designs and implements individualized programs to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability; provides patient/family education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. Supervises physical therapist assistants, students, and aides in delivering care. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor’s Degree required (Physical Therapy).
Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
BCLS required.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability.
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.