Therapist-Physical I

Job ID:

40948

Job Category:

Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Physical Therapy

Facility:

BMH Collierville Hospital

Location:

Collierville, TN

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 andmunicates 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 tomunity 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 Education

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

License Needed

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification