Jackson, Mississippi
Physical Therapist Job Opening in Jackson, Mississippi - REQUEST THE BEST!! MEDICOMP PHYSICAL THERAPY
Medicomp is looking for a top-notch physical therapist for our Magee, MS location. Founded in the 1980's, Medicomp Physical Therapy began with a simple approach that continues even today - helping patients, athletes, and teams reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide superior and compassionate healthcare services to all of our patients. We're proud to offer our services at 15 convenient locations in Mississippi.
Candidates must be a graduate of a school of physical therapy approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Possess a valid Registered Physical Therapy Certificate issued by the state of Mississippi or evidence that an application for registration has been accepted.
Medicomp offers competitive benefits to full time employees: 401K, continuing education credit, medical, dental, vision, cancer, accident, short and long term disability, life insurance, vacation and sick time.
Job Responsibilities:
Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes and prosthesis.
Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massage; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.
Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic or orthotic devices by observing, noting and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital/clinic operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Be able to constantly lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry, push or pull 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull more than 25 pounds.
Be able to stands for extended lengths of time.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Doctorate
Required experience:
physical therapy: 2 years
Required license or certification:
physical therapy
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