Responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of care rendered to patients requiring physical therapy services. Clinical scope of services includes patient populations from neonate to geriatrics. Care, treatment and service provided to patients in their home.
Bachelor’s degree or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Licensed as Physical Therapist. Maintains active status with license in good standing with the state board or licensing agency. Must have current BLS certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment and before first independent patient visit. Working knowledge of computer systems. Excellent coordination and communication skills. Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Prolonged standing and walking. Assist in turning and positioning patients up to and beyond 200 lbs. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. Exposed to all patient elements. Must be able to reach overhead to retrieve and or replace objects. Must have tolerance in a variety of environments to include the presence of pets and infestation.
Must have ability to communicate with others and handle crisis situations. Subject to stress and fatigue.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:
- Cancer treatment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Services
- Bloodless medicine
- Home health care
- Sleep medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Sports medicine
- Spine/pain care
- Therapy services
- Women’s services
- and much more
DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.
Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.
Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.
