Physical Therapist I - Rehab & Patient Progress Leader

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a clinical professional to evaluate and treat patients under a written plan of care, aiming to restore function and promote discharge readiness. The role emphasizes leadership, education, and collaboration with staff and students.

Responsibilities include documenting care, evaluating outcomes, and contributing to performance improvement within the hospital setting; advanced practice standards and safe care are required for success.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required for charting and documentation.

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 including education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient’s medical record.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Advanced clinical training

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a clinical professional to evaluate and treat patients under a written plan of care, aiming to restore function and promote discharge readiness. The role emphasizes leadership, education, and collaboration with staff and students.

Responsibilities include documenting care, evaluating outcomes, and contributing to performance improvement within the hospital setting; advanced practice standards and safe care are required for success.