Therapist-Physical I

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

Job summary

Baptist in Union City, TN seeks a physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients per a written plan of care, promoting restoration of functional abilities and discharge planning. You will document interventions, monitor progress, and ensure quality care.

The role includes supervising students and support staff, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to healthcare delivery. A caring approach is essential and adherence to licensure policies is required.

Qualifications

• Performs patient evaluation and plans.
• Ability to document interventions in medical records.
• Interprets and communicates progress and outcomes.

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 functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information including education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

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.

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.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT