Physical Therapist

Description

Methodist Senior Services is seeking a dependable PRN Weekend Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi. This is a great opportunity for a PT looking for flexible weekend hours while making a difference in the lives of residents.

As a faith-based, non-profit organization, Methodist Senior Services is committed to providing quality, resident-centered care. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced rehabilitation team, collaborate with facility staff, and help residents maintain or regain their mobility and independence.
What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Supportive rehabilitation team
• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in residents' daily lives
• A faith-based organization with a resident-centered mission

About the Role

The PRN Weekend Physical Therapist plays an important role in helping residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. This position provides skilled physical therapy services on weekends based on facility needs and resident caseload.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating residents and developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing skilled physical therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care
• Addressing limitations related to mobility, strength, balance, transfers, gait, and functional independence
• Monitoring resident progress and documenting services in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate
• Promoting resident safety, mobility, and overall quality of life

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in geriatric rehabilitation. Supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type served by this facility. Prefer membership in the American Physical Therapy Association

Minimum Qualifications

Master or Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi. Demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation. Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, drive, stand, sit and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift. Ability to speak and hear to understand and give directions. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and monitor patient/resident needs, maintain accurate records, understand directions and recognize people. Fine and gross motor skills. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts. Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time. Reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Possesses highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Typical therapy clinic environment. Requires ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously. Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.