Physical Therapist, Inpatient and Outpatient

UofL Health

Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Working with a large team committed to patient-centered care at UofL Health.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The 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.
Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients).
Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations.
Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.
Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly.
Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization.
Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations are presented.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required)
Varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required)
Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Effective time management
Effective physician relations
Accepts responsibility for contributions to departmental/programmatic outcomes quality and team culture
Promotes a strong positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships
Demonstrates consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards
Effective role model for clinical practice services and developments within the rehab professions
Maintains effectiveness in reaching goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people
Participates in and understands clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and adjust communication style as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience
Able to critically think through complex situations, process improvements, and utilize evidence-based practice
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Proficient in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient Treatment ImplementationClinical Documentation CompliancePerformance Improvement InitiativesEvidence-Based PracticeTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam BuildingAdaptabilityListening Skills

Certifications

Licensed in Kentucky or IndianaBasic Life Support (BLS)