Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Lead Care Teams

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Covington, TN seeks a skilled physical therapy professional to evaluate and treat patients, developing functional goals and plans of care to restore mobility and independence. You will work within a written plan of care, monitor progress, and adjust interventions to meet outcomes while reporting findings as required by licensure and policy.

Additionally, you will participate in discharge planning, contribute to staff and student development, and serve on hospital

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• 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

Education

Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Covington, TN seeks a skilled physical therapy professional to evaluate and treat patients, developing functional goals and plans of care to restore mobility and independence. You will work within a written plan of care, monitor progress, and adjust interventions to meet outcomes while reporting findings as required by licensure and policy.

Additionally, you will participate in discharge planning, contribute to staff and student development, and serve on hospital