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Physical Therapist-PRN

2024-09-10
  • Location BILOXI, MS (Merit Health Biloxi)
    Part Time
  • Department Physical Therapy
  • Field Allied Health
  • Part Time

Job Description

 

As a Physical Therapist, at Merit Health Biloxi, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best-providing quality care to our patients!

Duties Include: 

  • Evaluates patients and develops patient-specific physical therapy treatment program. 
  • Monitors, reassesses and modifies treatment program to meet patient needs in an ongoing manner. 
  • Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, etc.).
  • Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff.
  • Performs treatments demonstrating awareness of growth and development for each population group. 
  • Applies knowledge of population specific needs when assessing/caring for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to psycho-social and developmental needs.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
  • 1 year of experience with Pediatric and Adults preferred.
  •  Current Physical Therapist MS state license. 
  • BLS certification required.

About Merit Health Biloxi: 

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

  • Merit Health Biloxi is a 153-bed acute care facility, including a Level III Trauma Center located in downtown Biloxi. The six-story facility provides a broad scope of advanced medical technology and services.
  • Facility features include all private rooms, 24-hour emergency servicesMRI, specialized programs with emphasis on women and children, an oncology program, a cardiology programimaging centers and specialty clinics and a sophisticated robotic platform.
  • Our Mission
    We help people get well and live healthier.
  • Our Vision
    We envision Merit Health Biloxi as a healthcare facility driven by patient needs and a desire to meet or exceed the expectations of our patients, employees, physicians and the community at large.

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