Therapist-Physical I PRN

Baptist; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kosciusko, Mississippi is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist. The role involves evaluating and assessing patients to establish treatment goals, developing written plans of care, and providing treatment according to these goals. Furthermore, the therapist will also document patient care, engage in discharge planning, and collaborate with staff and students. A BLS certification is required within the first two weeks of hiring to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist.
• BLS Certification is required within 14 days of hire.
• Experience in patient assessment and care planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients to establish treatment goals.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Documents patient care in medical records.
• Contributes to discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Developing treatment plans

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

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