PHYSICAL THERAPIST, HOME HEALTH in Corinth, Mississippi at Magnolia Regional Health Center
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Home Health
Full-Time
Job Summary:
To provide rehab services to patients in their homes according to a physician-approved plan of care and to supervise PTSs in carrying out the prescribed plan of care.
Education:
Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association or both.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Licensed to practice in the states of Mississippi and other states required to practice. If licensed or registered prior to 1996, meets the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 405.12 or (1) (2) (3) (4). Legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
Experience:
Minimum of one year's experience in physical therapy preferred.
Language/Communication Skills:
English required. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job. Must have the ability to speak effectively and professionally to all staff, management, and all outside individuals at all levels, from elementary to professional. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to utilize appropriate communication with individuals from diverse cultures. Ability to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. An ability to organize data and priorities in a manner that will achieve positive patient and organizational outcomes.
Mathematical Skills:
Basic math with advanced abilities to correctly calculate dosages, perform mathematical conversions and understand basic statistical information.
Reasoning Ability:
Uses personal knowledge, experience and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.