Physical Therapist

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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. - Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. - Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's functional status. - 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. - Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Experience Minimum : Entry level. Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum : BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT Special Skills Minimum : Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: - Competitive salaries - Paid vacation/time off - Continuing education opportunities - Generous retirement plan - Health insurance, including dental and vision - Sick leave - Service awards - Free parking - Short-term disability - Life insurance - Health care and dependent care spending accounts - Education assistance/continuing education - Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 11537 - Therapist-Physical I Facility: BMG - Madison Campus Department: MG JS Physical Therapy Madison Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:MS:Madison Located in the Jackson, MS metro area

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