Physical Therapist

Overview

Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure / certification, scope of practice and departmental / discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified / licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions / care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient / family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Experience

Minimum : Entry level.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum : BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT

Special Skills

Minimum : Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer :

Job Summary :

Position : 11537 - Therapist-Physical I

Facility : BMG - Madison Campus

Department : MG JS Physical Therapy Madison

Category : Rehabilitation & Wellness

Type : Clinical

Work Type : Full Time

Work Schedule : Days

Location : US : MS : Madison

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area