Therapist-Physical I PRN

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford, Mississippi, is looking for a qualified physical therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide leadership support in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and advanced training in physical therapy. This role includes responsibilities like patient assessment, treatment provision, discharge planning, and contributing to staff development. Join a dedicated team focused on health and healing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develop a written plan of care.
• Provide treatment according to established goals.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Provide discharge planning information including patient/family education.
• Contribute to the development of staff and students.
• Document interventions in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Basic computer literacy

Education

Advanced training in physical therapy

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