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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Southaven,MS

Description

Overview Therapist-Physical I
Job Code 20419 FLSA Status
Job Family REHAB Job Description Title Therapist-Physical I
Job Summary Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
  • Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
  • Develops a written plan of care.
  • Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
  • Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's functional status.
  • Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
  • Contributes to the development of staff and students.
  • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
  • Completes assigned goals.

Specifications
Experience: #N/A Description: Entry level Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites. Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: No Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other
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Baptist Memorial Health Care Logo
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Southaven,MS

Description

Overview Therapist-Physical I
Job Code 20419 FLSA Status
Job Family REHAB Job Description Title Therapist-Physical I
Job Summary Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
  • Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
  • Develops a written plan of care.
  • Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
  • Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's functional status.
  • Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
  • Contributes to the development of staff and students.
  • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
  • Completes assigned goals.

Specifications
Experience: #N/A Description: Entry level Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites. Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: No Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other

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