Therapist-Physical I

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Oxford
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job 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. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. 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. - Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed. - 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. - Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. - Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required - 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired - Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. Special Skills Minimum Required - Basic computer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required - BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT Preferred/Desired

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