Physical Therapy Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Physical Therapist position at Methodist Healthcare involves planning and providing physical therapy treatments for patients, adhering to professional standards. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy certification. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment implementation, and education. Supervision of therapy assistants may be required. The job demands physical activities such as climbing, pushing, standing, and hearing. The role also involves exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials. The position requires a commitment to high standards of care and unity within a team-oriented environment.
Job Description
Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One! -We strive to be anemployer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talentrich organization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South. -The Physical Therapist isresponsible for planning and providing physical therapy treatmentfor patients in accordance with professional and MethodistHealthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior asexemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. -Working at MLHmeans carrying the mission forward of caring for our community andimpacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, adeliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thrivingfor excellence.
A Brief OverviewThe Physical Therapist isresponsible for planning and providing physical therapy treatmentfor patients in accordance with professional and MethodistHealthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior asexemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do Performs initial patient assessment. Implements patient treatments based on assessment and writtenplan. Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation ofpatient and review of records. Identifies patient specific physical therapy rehabilitationlearning needs and provides appropriate education. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities forself-development and enhancement of professionalcompetency.
Education/Formal Training Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Physical TherapyWork Experience Requirements No prior work experienceLicenses and CertificationsRequirements Physical Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of PhysicalTherapyKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex writtenmaterials, such as patient records. Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians andother outside professionals. Ability to work without close supervision and to exerciseindependent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintaincontrol of work flow.
Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to thisposition. May provide guidance and direction to therapyassistants.
Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing,pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work -exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity includingcolor, depth perception, and field of vision to perform anactivity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing dataand figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; orextensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure tohazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associatesare passionate about what they do, the service they provide and thepatients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of Oneculture that requires commitment to the highest standards of careand unity.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree:
Physical Therapy(Required)
Work Experience:
No prior work experience
Certifications:
Physical Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of PhysicalTherapyBoasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphisblends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and alow cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make adifference in the lives of the people in our community.
