About The Role

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, staff and the community to prevent and treat disability following disease, injury or other cause. The therapist evaluates, plans, provides treatment and collaborates with others to optimize functional recovery and minimize disability.

Evaluates, plans and provides care to optimize functional recovery of patient
Collaborates patient / family and health care team to plan
Provides patient care interventions based on patient acuity and functional status
Alters the plan of care and updates goals based on patients response to treatment
Participates in planning and operational changes to achieve team and individual performance improvement goals
Observes and documents patients response to treatment and progress
Assures accurate, concise and efficient documentation of patient progress in patient record
Communicates patient care needs with interdisciplinary health care teams
Facilitates patient education, discharge planning and functional maintenance with interdisciplinary staff and utilizing available resources
Serves as a patient advocate in identifying functional potential and promoting the appropriate utilization of services

Education Requirements

Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program

License or Certification Requirements

Required License:
Valid MS State Board of Physical Therapy (MSBPT) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license; or

temporary 90-day licensure issued by the MSBPT; Temporary license must be obtained and submitted prior to hire date

Valid driver's license required for positions

assigned to Outpatient Physician Clinics

Experience Requirements

Required:
None
Preferred:
1 year Clinical experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Theory, techniques, and equipment for professional physical therapy
Human anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology related to physical therapy treatment
Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical

dysfunctions

Skills

Monitoring/assessing performance of individuals to make improvements or take corrective action
Thinking critically by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Using computers and Microsoft Office programs

Abilities

Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively through oral and written expression

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment. Exposure to chemicals which may be used in patient care. Position may be required to travel to various locations.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients or equipment. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and

standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling

of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.