Physical Therapist: Rehab & Functional Restoration

Baptist; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Covington seeks a clinician to evaluate and treat patients, establishing functional goals and delivering care per a written plan. You will plan for discharge, communicate progress, and document results while supporting staff and students.

You will join a hospital team, provide leadership on committees, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. A caring approach and ability to collaborate with physicians and therapists are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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 skills

Education

3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment

Job description

Baptist Health Covington seeks a clinician to evaluate and treat patients, establishing functional goals and delivering care per a written plan. You will plan for discharge, communicate progress, and document results while supporting staff and students.

You will join a hospital team, provide leadership on committees, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. A caring approach and ability to collaborate with physicians and therapists are essential.