Entry-Level Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Independence

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a clinically skilled professional to evaluate patients, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate discharge planning. The role involves supervising clinical students and support staff, leading performance improvement efforts, and documenting care in medical records.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration with hospital teams to promote restoration of functional abilities and improve

Qualifications

• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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 and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information including patient/family education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient’s medical record.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a clinically skilled professional to evaluate patients, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate discharge planning. The role involves supervising clinical students and support staff, leading performance improvement efforts, and documenting care in medical records.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration with hospital teams to promote restoration of functional abilities and improve