Physical Therapist - FT

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans with physician approval. The therapist will adjust programs as needed and document progress, collaborating with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, an active PT license and BLS certification. Responsibilities include patient-centered care, effective communication, and potential additional duties within scope.

Competenze

• MBA: Masters' or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PT license required, BLS required.

Mansioni

• Evaluate patients and prescribe treatment plans with physician approval.
• Adjust treatment programs within defined constraints.
• Document treatment, progress, and recommendations.
• May assume additional duties within the role's scope.

Conoscenze

Therapy services

Communication

Professionalism

Diversity awareness

Customer service

Team supervision

Computer skills

Formazione

DPT or MS in PT

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Physical Therapist shall evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program, with Physician approval for all patient assigned. The Therapist shall further adjust the program within constraints and confer with the Physician as needed. This individual will document treatment, progress, and make suggestions toward further treatment. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Masters' or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

License / Certification

Active PT license required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Physical Therapist - FT

Physical Therapist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)