OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Mena Regional Health System; Mena (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mena Regional Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan and implement treatment programs for patients with physical and mental disabilities. The role requires AR licensure and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy, with 2–4 years of clinical experience preferred.

The therapist will collaborate with the Rehab nursing team, document observations, participate in health information systems, and may work evenings, nights, or weekends as needed. Safety and confidentiality are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy and licensed in Arkansas as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and plans and implements patient care activities.
• Evaluates patient responses to treatment and documents progress.
• Manages therapy delivery and promotes teamwork with PTA and Rehab nursing staff.
• Maintains competencies and complies with regulatory standards.
• Performs duties as assigned and may work evenings/nights/weekends as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary: At the direction and control of the Director of Rehab, the Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for patients with physical and mental disabilities.Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy and licensed in the State of Arkansas as a Physical Therapist. Must be a member of, or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.Experience: Two to Four years’ clinical experience desired.Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to:Reaching and grasping with arms and handsProofreading and checking documents for accuracyUsing a keyboard to enter or transform words or dataHearing in normal and soft tonesAbility to read and understand written English words and sentencesAbility to communicate orally and in writing in English words and sentencesAbility to understand spoken English words and sentencesAbility to communicate with others by telephone and e-mailAbility to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workloadAbility to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.The demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Critical Demands:Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health SystemPerforming job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer serviceSafety Sensitive PositionWorking with confidential informationPerforming life-threatening proceduresComplying with Human Resources policies and proceduresResponding to the needs of departments, personnel and Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectivesPracticing regular and punctual attendancePrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patient’s response to treatmentManages activities within the therapeutic milieu and directs delivery of therapy by PTA and the Rehab nursing team while promoting teamwork.Documents on individual flow sheet and progress notes all pertinent and meaningful observations and informationEvaluates individual patients according to principles and practices of Physical TherapyFamiliar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of Physical TherapyParticipates in computerized health information systems.Prepares reports for departmental and accounting purposes in a timely manner.Maintains Physical Therapist competenciesMaintains standards required by regulatory entitiesActively participate in all special eventsPerforms other duties as assigned.May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by the Board. MRHS reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, MRHS reserves the right to change job descriptions, duties or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment