Physical Therapist 2-Part-time

St. Francis Medical Center • Jackson, MS

3d

About The Position

Organizes and conducts therapy services to patients. Facilitates program development. Assists with professional growth of staff therapist, techs/aides and students. Reports to Clinical Coordinator.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved professional program in Physical Therapy.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist in an appropriate area of practice.
• Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.
• Registration and current licensure in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs duties of a Occupational/Physical therapist as required, including full patient load.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and professional affiliations.
• Serves as a Clinical Instructor for Occupational/Physical therapy/Therapy Assistant Students under the leadership of the CCCE.
• Conducts internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on Physical/Occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Serves as a resource to the nursing community and other disciplines.
• Assist in the development of quality Occupational/Physical therapy programs.
• Coordinates special projects/assignments that contribute to the department goals and professional growth of the department.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians and Aides appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees