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.

　　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.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Experience

　　Minimum: Entry level

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Minimum: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT

　　Special Skills

　　Minimum: Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 2305 - Therapist-Physical I

　　Facility: BMH - NEA Hospital

　　Department: JO Physical Therapy NEA Baptist Jonesboro

　　Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Location: US:AR:Jonesboro

　　Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area REQNUMBER: 19523