Physical Therapist

Semmes Murphey Clinic; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Semmes Murphey Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients referred by physicians and administer therapy plans. You will direct physical therapy assistants and students, tailoring treatments to patient goals while documenting progress and adjusting plans as needed.

You will communicate with physicians, collaborate on care plans, and contribute to clinical studies. Home exercise programs and patient education are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school.
• Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi.
• Active CPR Certification.
• Preferred: Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals.
• Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed.
• Administers treatment programs including therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, and functional training.
• Documents patient care in accordance with department policy, including progress and discharge summaries.
• Communicates with physicians or other health personnel as needed.
• Instructs and provides direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians.
• Participates in clinical studies and guides students.
• Counsels patients and/or families as needed.
• Establishes home programs and instructs patients and families in exercises.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Documentation

Organization

Confidentiality

Supervision

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

EMR

Job description

Semmes Murphey Clinic

Description

The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants, students, and technicians to ensure quality treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
• Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
• Administers treatment programs to patients including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, massage; manual therapeutic techniques, and functional training
• Performs appropriate, timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patient’s reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
• Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
• Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
• Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
• Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
• Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists

Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
• Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
• Active CPR Certification

Preferred

• Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software
• Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
• Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations
• Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Can work with focused concentration
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
• Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities
• Can accept suggestions and recommendations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.