Physical Therapist PRN -University of Louisville Hospital (Acute Care) - UofL Health
Louisville, KY
About the Job
Overview
We are hiring for an Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapist at UofL Hospital
Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
Shift Options: PRN
About Us
UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients. In this role you will perform patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning.
Rehab Areas of Focus:
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Burn Care
- ICU/Critical Care
- Oncology
- Emergency Care
- Cardiovascular
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
• BS/MS/DPT degree in physical therapy required.• DPT degree preferred.• Valid PT License Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy
Certification
• CPR, BLS through the American Heart Association.
Experience (required and preferred):
• Experience in physical therapy preferred for outpatient positions. • Acute care physical therapy experience required for acute care positions.
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