Therapist-Physical

Therapist-Physical I – Baptist Memorial Health Care

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.

• 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. Reassesses 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.

• Entry level (Minimum required)
• Basic skills (Minimum required)
• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;
  
  PT

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Other
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care