Physical Therapist - FT

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program with physician approval. The therapist will adjust plans within scope and document progress, sharing recommendations with the physician as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, maintain an active PT license, and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Masters' or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PT license required, BLS required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program with physician approval.
• Document treatment and progress; adjust program as needed.
• Confer with physician as required and support patient care.

Skills

Evaluation of patients

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

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) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.