Therapist-Physical

Job Summary

Job

Job Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:
Physical Therapy

Facility: BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS

Therapist-Physical I

Job Code: 20419

FLSA Status

Job Family: REHAB

Job Description

Title:

Therapist-Physical I

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.

• 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.

Experience: #N/A

Description: Entry level

Minimum

Required:

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

Minimum

Required:

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT

No

Functional Demands Rating:
Medium

Sedentary:
Light energy level, lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light:
Moderate energy level, lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium:
High energy level, lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy:
Very high energy level, lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Climbing:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Carry objects:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Push/Pull:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Reaching Forward:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Reaching Overhead:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Squat/Kneel/Crawl:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Wrist position deviation:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Pinching/fine motor activities:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Keyboard use/repetitive motion:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Talk or hear:
Frequent

Color Discrimination: No

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Blood-Borne Pathogens:
Anticipated

Chemical:
Anticipated

Airborne Communicable Diseases:
Anticipated

Extreme Temperatures:
Anticipated

Radiation:
Anticipated

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:
Anticipated

Extreme Noise Levels:
Anticipated

Dust/Particular Matter:
Anticipated

Other: (not specified)