What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Full Time Weekend position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Supervisory
- Delegates authority to PTA’s and Technicians Clinical:
- Maintains productivity level at department target
- Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy
- Remains competent in the following areas: Evaluation skills, Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Whirlpool, Wheelchair transfers
- Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
- Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
- Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician
- Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
- To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits and scope of your clinical competencies Budget:
- Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
- Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment Other:
- Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes Requirements:
- Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
- Must hold a current Mississippi License
- Must be certified in CPR
- Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
