The Physical Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is integral to the Rehabilitation Services department. This role involves evaluating patients and creating treatment plans, ensuring competence in various therapeutic areas. The Physical Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, adheres to regulations, and maintains patient satisfaction through effective clinical decision-making and equipment management.

Supervisory:

Delegates authority to PTA's and Technicians.

Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target.

Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy.

Demonstrates skills in the following areas:Evaluation, Therapeutic Exercise/Activity, Gait training, Cognitive skills, Wheelchair transfers, Modalities as appropriate for PT.

Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing.

Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers.

Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.

Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.

Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Regulation:

Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.

Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

Requirements:

Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Must hold a current Mississippi License.

Must be certified in CPR.

Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Physical Therapist

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

You must have the following education to apply:

Bachelor's of Physical Therapy

Master's of Physical Therapy, preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants Pediatrics Adolescents Adults * Geriatrics

Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable

Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment

Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians

Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate

Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures

Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication

Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

North Mississippi Medical Center

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