Physical Therapist - Marcum and Wallace

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.Job Summary : Provides assessment, treatment, planning, education, communication, and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and families. Fosters a positive working relationship among professional and ancillary staff.Job Functions : A. Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.B. Perform and document an initial exam, review the medical record to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment plan.C. Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.D. Administer manual exercises, massage and / or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and disability.E. Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultrasound machines, and electrical stimulation.F. Instruct the patient and family in a home exercise program.G. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals are achieved or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow-up care or referrals.H. Teach / supervise physical therapy students as well as those in other health professions.I. Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification to orthotist.J. Maintains patient records per hospital policy and maintains all required prescriptions and signatures while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.Required : Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Current PT license in the state of Kentucky. 2. BLS certification.Many of our opportunities reward

• your hard work with : Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w / AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com