PHYSICAL THERAPIST

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; Sur place; USD 83 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and create treatment plans within the Rehabilitation Services department. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, adhere to regulations, and ensure patient satisfaction through sound clinical decisions and equipment management.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs/technicians, maintaining department budgets, and documenting care accurately.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients referred to Physical Therapy.
• Delegates to PTAs and technicians within state regulations.
• Maintains productivity levels and documents according to regulations.

Responsabilités

• Supervisory visits and delegation to PTAs/technicians.
• Manage budgets for equipment and supplies and bill appropriately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and maintain patient satisfaction.

Connaissances

Pediatrics

Geriatrics

Adults

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Formation

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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Job Description

The Physical Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is integral to the Rehabilitation Services department. This role involves evaluating patients and creating treatment plans, ensuring competence in various therapeutic areas. The Physical Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, adheres to regulations, and maintains patient satisfaction through effective clinical decision-making and equipment management.

JOB FUNCTIONS Supervisory

• Delegates authority to PTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.

Budget

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment equipment.

Clinical

• Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy.

Demonstrates Skills

• Evaluation.
• Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
• Gait training.
• Cognitive skills.
• Wheelchair transfers.
• Modalities as appropriate for PT.
• Attends and provides continuing education inservices.
• Serves as mentor for new employees.
• Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.

Other

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Neonates/Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable

Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment

Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians

Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate

Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures

Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication

Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $83,179.20 - $124,779.20

Education: Bachelor’s Degree| Physical Therapy| Required Master’s Degree| Physical Therapy| Not Required

Certifications: DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.