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Brookwood Baptist Health

Physical Therapist

Brookwood Baptist Health, Homewood, Alabama, United States

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Position Summary Physical Therapist – Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Location:

Brookwood Hospital, Homewood, AL

Schedule:

Full-time; rotating between acute and rehab units on weekdays, with weekend support for inpatient throughput

About Us Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a wide range of specialties.

Accredited by

The Joint Commission , Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in:

Stroke care

Cardiovascular services

Rehabilitation

Bariatrics

Minimally invasive surgical care

Psychiatry (one of the largest providers in Alabama)

We proudly hold:

Primary Stroke Center Certification

from The Joint Commission

Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke

from the American Heart Association

MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center Accreditation

for bariatric surgery

Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care

for our Women’s Medical Center, which includes gynecologic surgery, maternity services, and a Level III NICU

Position Summary The

Physical Therapist

works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Responsibilities include:

Conducting examinations, evaluations, and diagnoses

Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans

Establishing prognoses and interventions

Supporting patients in achieving the highest possible functional outcomes

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across acute and rehab settings

Supporting weekend throughput processes to optimize patient transitions

Responsibilities Essential Functions

Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, the physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.

Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives and treats accordingly.

Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.

Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Provides care as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her practicing location(s). Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.

Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.

Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.

Provides patient/family education as indicated.

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment.

Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all patients and coworkers.

Maintains a professional appearance.

Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and infection control, as required.

Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.

Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.

Qualifications Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.

Licensure/Certification:

Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Alabama. Temporary permit acceptable. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:

None.

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