Physical Therapist

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Germantown
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

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: 2231 - Therapist-Physical I
Facility: BMG - Outpatient Care Center
Department: MG Adult Outpatient Care
Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Germantown
Located in the Memphis metro area

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement

Experience:
Physical therapy: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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