Entry-Level Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Discharge Planning

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Summertree (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in the United States is seeking a clinician to evaluate and assess patients to establish functional goals and to provide treatment according to a written plan of care to promote restoration of functional abilities.

This role includes discharge planning, communicating findings and progress, and supervising clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with no prior experience required.
• Basic clinical skills and compassion for patients.

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.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses 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.

Skills

Basic skills

Patient assessment

Education

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in the United States is seeking a clinician to evaluate and assess patients to establish functional goals and to provide treatment according to a written plan of care to promote restoration of functional abilities.

This role includes discharge planning, communicating findings and progress, and supervising clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned.