Acute Care Physical Therapist 2

FMOLHS • Jackson, MS

5d

About The Position

Plans and implements treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, treating patients of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare team members and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students; facilitates program development; and assists with the professional growth of staff therapists, techs/aids, and students. Reports to the department Supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist in an appropriate area of practice.
• Registration and current licensure in Mississippi.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• Prolonged standing, walking, or sitting; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance; transferring and repositioning patients; and reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient-care functions.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity required for assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Support professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional affiliations.
• Serve as a Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy/Therapy Assistant students under the leadership of the CCCE.
• Serve as a resource to other departments within the health system.
• Identify patient needs and develop quality therapy programs to ensure delivery of quality therapy services.
• Participate in department, hospital, and continuing-education meetings as required.
• Coordinate at least one project or assignment that contributes to department goals and professional growth.
• Coordinate and/or present departmental educational and professional programs for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level