Physical Therapist

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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Experience

Minimum :
Entry level.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum : BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;

PT

Special Skills

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

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups.

Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We

Offer:

* Competitive salaries

* Paid vacation/time off

* Continuing education opportunities

* Generous retirement plan

* Health insurance, including dental and vision

* Sick leave

* Service awards

* Free parking

* Short-term disability

* Life insurance

* Health care and dependent care spending accounts

* Education assistance/continuing education

* Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 11537 - Therapist-Physical I
Facility: BMG - Madison Campus
Department: MG JS Physical Therapy Madison
Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type:
Clinical
Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Location:

US:

MS:

Madison
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area