PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FT WEEKEND

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

You will supervise PTAs and technicians, maintain productivity, document according to regulations, and manage equipment and budget while ensuring timely charges. A Bachelor's in Physical Therapy is required; a Master's degree is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborates with Interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers supervision to PTAs and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities for PTAs and technicians.
• Supervisory visits in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain department budget and charge for equipment.
• Document according to regulations and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient treatment with the rehab team.

Skills

Evaluation

Gait training

Therapeutic Exercise

Wheelchair transfers

Clinical teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy

Master's Degree - Physical Therapy

Job description

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. Department: 10007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services Work Shift: 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 in the following areas

• 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

• Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable:
  • 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: $101,920.00 - $101,920.00 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.