Therapist-Physical I

Baptist Memorial Health Care

  • Collierville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCollierville, TN

    Description

    Overview

    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. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Job 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.

    Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

    Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Education

    Minimum Experience

    Entry level.

    Minimum Special Skills

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

    Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

    BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER, PT License Needed

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Education

    Desired Experience

    Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification