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Physical Therapist

  • CHI Saint Joseph East
  • Lexington, Kentucky
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $48.00 - $48.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-446820
Employment Type
PRN
Department
Rehabilitation Services
Hours/Pay Period
0
Weekly Schedule
Weekend Day
Shift
Weekend Day
Remote
No
Category
Therapy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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. Provides support to the Physical Therapy management team by assisting with scheduling of therapies, mentoring and training other clinicians, and providing feedback to the supervisors regarding clinical performance of team members.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

2. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.

6. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

7. Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.

8. Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.

9. Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Required Education for Staff Job Levels: Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Licensure and Certifications: Licensed in the state of Kentucky. BLS.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication, good time management skills, and minimum 2 years of experience in a Rehab or hospital setting.

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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