Overview

We are hiring for an Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapist at University Hospital

Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Job Type: Full Time First Shift

UofL Hospital is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region. The Trauma Center admits more than 3,000 patients each year, including 1,500 patients a year who live outside Jefferson County and its surrounding counties -- making it a resource not only for Louisville residents but also for people throughout Kentuckiana. Included within the trauma care provided at UofL Hospital is a comprehensive burn unit. With the only adult burn unit in the region, all of the Trauma Center surgeons and burn unit nurses are specially trained in treating burn injuries.

Rehab Areas of Focus:

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Burn Care
• ICU/Critical Care
• Oncology
• Emergency Care
• Cardiovascular
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics

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.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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