Physical Therapist (PT), PRN
About The Position
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is hiring a Physical Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation facility in Madison, Mississippi. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and conducts medically prescribed treatment programs, then establishes and carries out individualized plans of care to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction. The role provides patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation, and applies appropriate physical therapy techniques based on each patient's age and condition. The Physical Therapist performs initial and ongoing assessments, identifies and documents goals and anticipated progress, and plans reevaluations. The role also supervises and directs physical therapy assistants, students, aides, and other support personnel; evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; and administers treatment using physical agents and related equipment. This PRN position supports a newly opened, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Physical Therapist license in the state.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
- Provide patients with education about injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions.
- Establish appropriate plans of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and preferences.
- Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
- Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to patients' ages and conditions.
- Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, aides, and other support personnel; assess competence, delegate tasks, and establish communication channels.
- Administer treatments involving physical agents and equipment, including moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
- Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommend modifications.
- Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Benefits
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
