Physical Therapist-Memphis
Our comprehensive medical center, features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/Surge and Telemetry.
Physical Therapist/Acute Care
-8:30am – 5pm
Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care
planning/implementation.
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
Physical Therapist Candidate Will Possess the Following Education, License or Certifications, and Experience Education
Required: Bachelors, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree Physical Therapy. New Graduate Physical Therapists are welcome to apply.
Experience
Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting