Physical Therapist, West Point

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Rehabilitation Services department. This role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and participating in team activities to maintain high patient satisfaction. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant degree and demonstrate effective clinical and communication skills.

Benefits

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Away

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Education in Physical Therapy is required with a preference for a Master's Degree.
• Must demonstrate competency in the treatment of all age groups.
• Experience in team-based patient care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise PTAs and technicians as per licensure regulations.
• Maintain departmental productivity and budget compliance.

Skills

Assessment and treatment competency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

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Job Summary

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 Summary

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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Required
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
  
  

Work Experience

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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
  
  

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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