Therapist-Physical I

Therapist-Physical I

Job ID: 44104

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Weekend Days

Department: Physical Therapy

Facility: BMH Oktibbeha County Hospital

Location: Starkville, MS

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 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

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification

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