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EmployerBaptist Memorial
Location Jackson, MS USA
PostedJune 12, 2025

Job Details

Physical Therapist I PRN
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 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

+ 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

+ 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

+ Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

+ Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

+ BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT

Preferred/Desired

REQNUMBER: 32686

Job #NLX277618334