Physical Therapist - FT

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role at Baptist Medical Center South. The therapist will evaluate patients, prescribe treatment plans with physician approval, document progress, and adjust care as needed.

Required: Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, active PT license, and BLS certification. Strong communication and patient-centered care are essential for collaboration with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Masters' or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PT license required; BLS required.
• Strong communication and professional patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program with physician approval.
• Document treatment and progress; adjust the program as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians to coordinate care.
• May have additional duties within the scope of the role; supervise/train staff as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team supervision

Computer skills (Windows-based)

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - FT page is loaded## Physical Therapist - FTremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR104795Baptist 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 .**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 - FTPhysical Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)