Therapist-Physical II

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. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Completes assigned goals. 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. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed. 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. Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Experience Minimum: 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment. Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT Special Skills Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills. Training Preferred: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. 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: 2268 - Therapist-Physical II Facility: BMH - Collierville Hospital Department: CL Physical Therapy BMH Collierville Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:TN:Collierville Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 22860