Therapist-Physical I
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Job Location:
Southaven, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Therapist-Physical I
Job Code20419
FLSA Status
Job FamilyREHAB
Job Description TitleTherapist-Physical I
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 patients medical record.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patients 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.
Specifications
Experience:#N/A
Description:Entry level
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required:Basic skills such as keyboarding using a mouse and navigating sites.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required:BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT
Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees If set to YES then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire terminate discipline promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships:No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very 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 /lbs. (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.
Functional Demands Rating: Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements Sitting: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements Standing: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements Walking: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g. stairs or ladders): 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 - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination:No
Near Vision:Accurate
Far Vision:Accurate
Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements Chemical: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements Radiation: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
