Physical Therapist FT

Join Louisville East Post Acute, named as one of Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes of 2025! Are you a Physical Therapist looking for full time employment?

Pay Rate $38 - $45 per hour / 30-40 hours per week

Louisville East Post Acute is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat Residents throughout the facility in our Pathways TBI unit, Sub-Acute Rehab and LTC Units.

Responsibilities include communicating with families, physicians and other health team members.

To maintain documentation of services, observe regulations that govern our facility and as directed by our Director of Therapy to ensure that the highest degree of quality Resident care is maintained at all times.

Join our Team of Caring Hearts and be a part of a skilled nursing home who has been named as one of Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes of 2025!

We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:


* Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.


* PTO and Vacation: Paid time off and Holiday pay.


* Financial Wellness: Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.


* Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match.


* Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

A career at Louisville East Post Acute is more than a job—it's a daily opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Job Description: Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.

If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.

Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

Participate in discharge planning.

Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.

Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained ...