Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Tennessee. A career at Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, a 53-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baptist Memorial Health Care, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Memphis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Germantown, and the surrounding area, need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

·       Tuition assistance/reimbursement

·       Low therapist-to-patient ratios

·       Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage

·       Professional development and advancement opportunities

·       Targeted approach to career development

·       Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

·       Superior quality patient outcomes

·       Supportive leadership and culture

What You Will Do In This Role:

♦       Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

♦       Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

♦       Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.

♦       Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

♦       Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

♦       Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy

♦       Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference

♦       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

♦       Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation.

♦       Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

♦       Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

♦       Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

♦       Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

♦       Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team.

♦       Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences.

♦       Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations.

♦       Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

♦       Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

♦       Meets current documentation standards and policies. Documents goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on admission of the patient and provides updates regularly.

♦       Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs.

♦       Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

♦       Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

♦       Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

♦       Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.

♦       Inpatient rehab experience preferred

♦       Current BLS/CPR Card.

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Uniform Data Systems (UDS) named our rehabilitation hospital a Top Performer in 2018 and 2019. This award recognizes rehabilitation hospitals in the nation who perform in the top 10 percent for clinical outcomes. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke and Brain Injury Specialty programs.