Physical Therapist

Company: Mercy
Location: Rogers
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We're a Little Different -Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."Overview: -Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Completes other duties as assigned. Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Qualifications: -Education: Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program Licensure: Licensed in state of Arkansas as a Physical TherapistCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy & physiology. -Preferred Experience: One or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred. Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred. -We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! -We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. -
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. -The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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