Therapist-Physical II

Baptist; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mississippi is seeking a qualified clinical professional to evaluate and assess patients, establish treatment goals, and implement care plans. This role requires 3 years of clinical experience and advanced training in physical therapy. The ideal candidate will collaborate with staff and participate in performance improvement initiatives, ensuring effective patient care and documentation. Offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
• Basic computer literacy skills are required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals.
• Develop and implement a written plan of care.
• Document care interventions in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Advanced training and/or certification in area of 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

• Completes assigned goals.
• 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