11 jobs found in Lexington, KY

The Physical Therapist (Outpatient) will provide direct patient care and will assist the supervisor and senior leaders in program development while adhering to the policies and procedures of the University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, this position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

The Respiratory Therapist Senior/Sleep Center/ UKHC provides competent care of patients through airway management, various CPAP / BIPAP therapies, oxygen administration, and performing polysomnography studies in accordance with The Joint Commission ( TJC ) and departmental policies and procedures. General duties will include: registering patients; gathering patient pre-study paperwork; preparing patients and equipment for procedures; explaining procedures and interactions to patients; completing follow-up notes as needed; performing polysomnography studies and analyzing data to assist in obtaining proper diagnosis; entering charges; and cleaning all study equipment. This position will also have some administrative and clerical responsibilities for the daily operations of the department. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

The Eastern State Recreation Assistant uses best practices such as behavior-based interview techniques, interviews applicants for vacant positions and selects best candidates. Develops staff through effective coaching/counseling, reinforces University’s core competencies. Collaborates with Employee Relations and applies appropriate, consistent corrective action. Provides direct reports with performance and behavior related feedback, negative and positive, daily. Completes PEs at least annually. Fosters communication through regular staff meetings. Ensures compliance with UK policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. Constantly monitors work environment for improvement opportunities and implements improvement initiatives. Assists the patient care team in providing care as defined by the scope of the job duties and the Personal Recovery Plan ( PRP ); scheduling patients for classes, assisting with planning an leading recovery mall and on-unit groups and...

This position will assist physical and occupational therapists perform direct patient care. Will also assist with daily departmental operations including equipment cleaning and light office duties. This position will support both Chandler and Good Samaritan inpatient therapy departments.

A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment.

UK Healthcare is currently seeking a clinical athletic trainer. Duties include: rooming patients, appointment follow up, patient education, home exercise programs, and other duties as assigned. This position is also responsible for managing patient calls into clinic pertaining to pre- and post-operative care, prescription refills and prior authorizations, and general patient care questions. The successful candidate must communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, patients, physical therapist and other healthcare providers.

The KY Children’s Hospital ( KCH ) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with all of the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease. This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient settings. Makes contact with each referred patient, provides appropriate documentation of patient visit within guidelines and in accordance with existing compliance standards. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times keeping within the HIPAA and UK HealthCare standards of operations; identifies resource needs and makes appropriate referral(s).  Works directly with Hematology/Oncology providers and multidisciplinary team to support patient...

UK HealthCare is seeking registered respiratory therapists dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient-centered care. The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it relates to assure the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions; record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies; and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure the quality care of patients. Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings and offers a large, state-of-the-art (569-bed) teaching hospital with over 100gunn ICU beds across multiple service lines. Chandler hosts the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is also home to the...

The Physical Therapist will provide direct patient care and will assist the supervisor and senior leaders in program development while adhering to the policies and procedures of the University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, this position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until the position is filled, which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order. Will treat patients with a variety of diagnoses. Will perform appropriate documentation in the medical record. Acute care and ortho experience preferred

Will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order. Will treat patients with a variety of diagnoses. Will perform appropriate documentation in the medical record. Acute care and ortho experience preferred.