Therapist-Physical I

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Oxford, MS seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and discharge planning while guiding students and staff. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with hospital teams.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in clinical practice, supervise students and support staff, and contribute to performance improvement efforts within the Physical Therapy department.

Qualifications

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

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 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 or certification in primary practice

Job description

• Business Unit BMH North Mississippi Hospital
• Department Physical Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Specifications

Experience

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

Education

Training

• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT