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: 2239 - Therapist-Physical I
Facility: BMH-Desoto Hospital
Department: DC Physical Therapy OP Rehab BMH Desoto
Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 15166
Job #NLX241114925