Physical Therapist 2

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and professional affiliations.
• Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy/Therapy Assistant students under the leadership of the CCCE.
• Serves as a resource to other departments within the health system.
• Ensures the delivery of quality therapy services for customers by identifying patient needs and developing quality therapy programs.
• Participates in department/hospital/continuing education meetings as required.
• Coordinates at least one project/assignment that contributes to department goals and professional growth of the department.
• Coordinates and/or presents departmental educational and professional programs for physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Transferring, repositioning patients.
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
• Optimal auditory acuity required.
• Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program (minimum Bachelor's degree)
• Experience: Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist in an appropriate area of practice.
• Licensure: Registration and current licensure in Mississippi