Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Physical Therapist is a registered professional who evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of physical therapy upon referral by the physician. He/she will deliver services consistent with Rehabilitation Services policies and procedures.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited program.

Licensure, Registration, or Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in state of South Carolina. Rehab Services encourages participation in advanced clinical practice. Sports or Orthopedics Specialist Preferred. Strong interest in spine care and manual skills a must

Essential Job Functions

· Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses seen in Physical Therapy.

· Performs accurate evaluations, tests, and measurements. Documentation should reflect the need for skilled intervention and continued need for therapeutic services.

· Identifies short and long-term goals, rehabilitation potential, and estimates necessary length of Physical Therapy intervention.

· Selects appropriate therapeutic procedures and treatment diagnosis that supports medical necessity therefore maximizing patient outcomes.

· Consults with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to design the plan of care and goals.

· Demonstrates basic skill level in the delivery of Physical Therapy procedures.

· Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis and revises goals and treatment plans as indicated.

· Participates in discharge planning.

· Teaches and communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to achieve Physical Therapy goals.

· Documents all aspects of assessment planning and treatment in the medical record in a timely and quality manner. Ensures adequacy of physician's orders and appropriateness of diagnosis.

· Completes patient charges in a timely/accurate manner. Understands CPT codes and regulations associated with them to include, bunt not limited to - the 8 minute rule; non-timed procedures; appropriate use of group; and modifiers.

· Adheres to Bon Secours Mercy Health rules, regulations, and policies; assists in monitoring quality improvement, infection control and safety standards. Notifies supervisor of problems with current processes and helps to develop and implement corrective action to ensure departmental effectiveness.

· Provides leadership to professional staff and support personnel ; assists with orientation of new personnel, students and/or volunteers; leads and participates in staff development/competency programs; participates in the staff retention and recruitment activities.

· Participate in inter and intra-departmental in-service training; participates in task forces as directed by leadership; alerts Supervisor/ Director of problems identified with departmental processes and assists in rectifying problems and creating new processes as indicated; attends meetings as requested by Supervisor/Director.

· Attends staff meeting/huddles for the purpose of revising policy, discussing problems, continuing education, etc. Participates in task forces or other ministry wide committees as requested by Supervisor/Director.

Acts as a liaison between other departments, medical staff, etc.

· Achieves and maintains BLS certification

· Adheres to Bon Secours Mercy Health rehab professional behavior policy.

· May require local travel.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com