Brookwood Baptist Health
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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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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