Physical Therapist
Semmes Murphey

Southaven, Mississippi

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Description

The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants, students, and technicians to ensure quality treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
  • Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
  • Administers treatment programs to patients including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, massage; manual therapeutic techniques, and functional training
  • Performs appropriate, timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patient's reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
  • Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
  • Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
  • Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
  • Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
  • Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
  • Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists

Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Minimum Requirements:
  • Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
  • Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
  • Active CPR Certification
Preferred:
  • Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software
  • Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
  • Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Can work with focused concentration
  • Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
  • Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities
  • Can accept suggestions and recommendations


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