Baptist Health
Physical Therapist
2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Summary
Job Description:
Physical Therapist
Full Time, First Shift
The Physical Therapist I shall evaluate and treat patients; develop a treatment plan; and set goals for patients. Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals.
Job Duties:
- Completes appropriate functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
- Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
- Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as: therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
- Receives and implements therapy orders.
- Completes evaluation form, treatment notes, progress reports and D/C summaries in a timely manner and appropriately submits to referring provider.
Requirements:
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy
- Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Preferred Requirements:
- Acute Care
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match