Physical Therapist

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 :

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation / time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance / continuing education

Employee referral program

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