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This role involves evaluating patients and creating treatment plans, ensuring competence in various therapeutic areas.
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
18006010 Nursing Float Services Skilled Nursing BDR
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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.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervisory.
Delegates authority to PTAs and technicians.
Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.
Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment equipment.
Maintains productivity level at department target.
Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy.
Evaluation.
Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
Gait training.
Cognitive skills.
Wheelchair transfers.
Modalities as appropriate for PT.
Attends and provides continuing education inservices.
Serves as mentor for new employees.
Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
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.
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
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Frequently
Walking. Frequently
Sitting. occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. occasionally
Balancing. occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
$83,179.20 - $124,779.20
Bachelor’s Degree | Physical Therapy | Required
Master’s Degree | Physical Therapy | Not Required
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