Physical Therapist I — Patient Recovery & Care Planning

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS seeks a clinical professional to evaluate patients, create and implement care plans, and supervise students. The role includes discharge planning, documenting care, and contributing to performance improvement across clinical teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to plan-of-care protocols, and leadership in delivering quality rehabilitation services within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced training or certification in area of primary practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

BLS Certification

Advanced training or certification in primary practice

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS seeks a clinical professional to evaluate patients, create and implement care plans, and supervise students. The role includes discharge planning, documenting care, and contributing to performance improvement across clinical teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to plan-of-care protocols, and leadership in delivering quality rehabilitation services within a hospital setting.