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Physical Therapist

Kindred Healthcare
Logan, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2024 CLOSED ON 3/17/2024

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Description

Logan Regional Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services for our Rehabilitation Services Department in accordance with the American Speech Language Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, State of West Virginia law, and hospital policy.

At Logan Regional we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve...

  • Multiple offers to choose from, which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, Perk spot (discount program), Purchasing power, Voluntary Benefit (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance

    • "Red Carpet" Relocation package

    • $10,000 Sign on Bonus
    • Quantum Health

    • Multi-facetted wellness program

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Telemedicine program

  • Education Assistance

  • Career Development

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

    • Clinical Ladder Program

    • Scholarship Of Hope

    • Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

We seek compassionate, qualified Leaders who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. If you are a passionate leader who wants to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! The main responsibilities of our Physical Therapist include:

  • Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
  • Coordinates the physical therapy care for the patient population of primarily adolescent, adult and geriatric persons who are acutely ill and have medically complex needs, which result in mobility and activities of daily living deficits.
  • The Physical Therapist is an integral member of an interdisciplinary team and is expected to accurately assess the patients' needs; identify and implement appropriate physical therapy treatment; coordinate and/or provide patient and family teaching and work in collaborative association with the interdisciplinary team to provide timely, safe and cost effective treatment to achieve the optimal functional outcome.
  • The functions are carried out according to hospital policy and mission statement, Performance Improvement Plan and philosophy of the Physical Medicine and Rehab Department. The Physical Therapist is also responsible for participating in the hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Plan and assisting in program development activities.
  • Further responsibilities include contributing to the cost effectiveness of services and programs of the Therapy Department.

LRMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. We offer a full range of healthcare services in a modern and well-equipped facility. Our services include a 24/7 Emergency Department (Level 4 Trauma and ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center), ICU/CCU, Pediatric Unit, an award-winning Wound Care Center, Nutrition Counseling, Physical / Speech / Occupational Therapy, Inpatient Physical Rehab, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Rehab, Speech Therapy, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Hospitalist Services, Pulmonology, Medical Oncology, Infusion Services, and ongoing community education. Surgical services include both inpatient & outpatient services in the specialties of general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, urology, GI / endoscopic, orthopedics, ophthalmology, GYN, Podiatry, and ENT. General Surgery and GYN Surgery are performed utilizing a recently added DaVinci X robot. LRMC has a full range of diagnostic imaging, including 3D Mammography, Fluoroscopy, MRI, PET, two 64-slice CT's, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, and Ultrasound. We believe in exceptionalism and achieving top performance in quality, safety, physician and employee relations, community involvement, financial and operational excellence.

At Logan Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent Therapist's. We know that our Therapist's deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today!

Qualifications

Knowledge and Ability

The Physical Therapist, working in a staff position, has a well-developed plan for meeting patient needs, demonstrates sound clinical judgment and is competent in the practice of physical therapy. The PT demonstrates competency in utilizing necessary physical agents and modalities to deliver care to the young adult through geriatric patient population. The Physical Therapist demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with administrative staff as well as patients and families, in an assertive, professional manner.

Education/Experience

The Physical Therapist is a graduate of a School of Physical Therapy with current licensure in West Virginia as a Physical Therapist.

Physical Requirements

Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in normal activity. Demonstrates ability to speak and hear to communicate with patients, physicians, hospital personnel and the public. Near vision acuity for accurate reading and ability to inspect and analyze work. Able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds. Able to bend, stoop and stretch with minimal physical limitation.

OSHA Task Category

The normal procedure involves potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Universal Precautions with patients should be adhered to in the unlikely event of accidental exposure with ready access to first aid. Protective devices should be worn by the employee when performing tasks that may cause exposure.

We have a very family-oriented, positive, friendly, and team supported staff who are willing to go the extra mile to help each other out. We are truly focused on patient care and our Directors and Managers are hands-on and provide excellent support to our team members and staff. Although we are a smaller facility, we do many in-house procedures at Logan Regional Medical Center. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity and our Recruiter will contact you.

Job: Physical Therapist
Primary Location: WV-Logan-Logan Reg Med Ctr
Organization: 0371 - Logan Reg Med Ctr
Shift: Day

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace

 

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