What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - $40+ per hour position at North Mississippi Health Services?
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
- Delegates authority to PTA’s and Technicians
- 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
- Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
- Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
- Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
- 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
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
Salary : $40
