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: 11336 - Therapist-Physical I Facility: MBMC - Hospital Department: JS Physical Therapy Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:MS:Jackson Located in the Jackson, MS metro area