Therapist-Physical I

Baptist Memorial Health; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Starkville, MS is seeking an entry-level clinical professional to evaluate and assess patients, develop care plans, and provide treatments aligned with established goals.

The role includes documenting interventions, reassessing functional status, and facilitating discharge planning and education for patients and families. This position may involve staff and student development and participation in health-care delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• 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.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while reassessing patient’s functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information including education, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Discharge planning

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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job 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.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient’s functional status.
• 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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Entry level.

Minimum Special Skills

Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification