Overview

We are hiring for an Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapist at University Hospital in the Burn Unit

Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Job Type: Full Time First Shift

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.

Burn/Wound PT Position in a Verified Burn Center Environment

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with acute to subacute burns/wounds
• Emphasis on mobility, positioning, contracture prevention
• Opportunity to participate in dressing changes and wound care management
• Multi-disciplinary approach with MDs, RNs, OT, speech therapy, Case management

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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