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 services, MRI, specialized programs with emphasis on women and children, an oncology program, a cardiology program, imaging 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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