The Lead Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The Therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

 

Qualifications

 

 

 

 

Current Physical Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.

 

CPR Certification (American Heart Association) required.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Responsibilities:

 

    Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

    Adheres to and exhibits Catholic Health Initiatives core values:

    Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

    Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

    Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

    Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

    Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

    Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

    Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

    Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.