**Overview**

Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown Kentucky. We provide care for patients from Nelson Hardin Marion Washington Spencer Bullitt and LaRue counties. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for orthopedic care surgical care and inpatient satisfaction. We offer a complete array of services including cancer care heart care outpatient rehabilitation skilled nursing weight loss surgery pain management general surgery obstetrics and gynecology maternity care and sports medicine. The cancer center is proud to be able to provide full support and cancer care to patients through its medical and radiation oncology programs. 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.

**Responsibilities**

******Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for eligible hires******

**Job Summary / Purpose**

Assess, 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._

**Qualifications**

**Required Education for Staff Job Levels**

Bachelor 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 Certifications**

Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Kentucky, BLS.

**Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Excellent verbal and written communication, good time management skills, and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.

**Pay Range**

$33.52 - $48.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.