Tishomingo Community Living Center
Location
Iuka, Mississippi
The Physical Therapist will act as the patient's partner to restore motion and ensure optimal functioning by identifying patient goals and offering cost-effective treatments. Responsibilities include developing care plans, creating fitness and wellness programs, and promoting healthy lifestyles through improved strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Candidates must possess proven work experience as a physical therapist, coupled with intensive education and clinical expertise in the field. Essential requirements include the ability to manage diverse patient personalities, maintain current knowledge of treatment practices, and demonstrate a strong drive for continuous learning and professional growth.
Description We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.
Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination Document patient care services
Skills Proven work experience as a physical therapist Intensive education and clinical expertise Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices Drive to continually learn and grow Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills Valid license to practice physical therapy
