Recreational Therapist jobs in Pascagoula, MS
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Physical Therapist
- Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
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Pascagoula, MS
FULL_TIME
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Physical Therapist
Job Description/Summary
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Staff Physical Therapist shall be responsible for providing quality physical therapy services and assisting in departmental operation.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Responsible for: The Staff Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to organize and render physical therapy services.
Physical Demands: Work is medium and consists of lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help, over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel. Stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving patient or equipment into position for treatment. Reaching when moving patient or equipment into position for treatment. Reaching for, handling, feeling, and manipulating equipment and patient when giving treatments. Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff members. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instructions. Work inside.
Special Demands: The Staff Physical Therapist demonstrates the knowledge and manual skills necessary for performing quality patient care. Has a preference for working with people and is able to motivate them to achieve optimum performance.
Demonstrates the oral and written skills necessary to understand medical terminology, to communicate with staff; patients, and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports. Has the knowledge of statistics and forms required for maintaining accurate departmental and patient records. Understands basic concepts of management, has good problem solving skills, and is able to supervise supportive personnel. Performs self~evaluation and accepts criticism in a constructive manner. Demonstrates dedication to the profession through reliable and reasonable behavior. Able to work with individuals of all ages from neonates to geriatrics.
OUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A minimum level of a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty.
EXPERIENCE: When educational requirements are met, no previous experience is necessary, but would be desirable.
REGISTERED: Must be licensed by the Board of Physical Therapy in applicable State.
WORK PERFORMED
Authority: Has the authority to perform physical therapy procedures as prescribed by a medical doctor.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Evaluates patients referred to Physical Therapy to determine their current physical and functional status; and, assesses their potential benefit from physical therapy services.
2. Plans and conducts a therapy program for patients referred to Physical Therapy. The program could include the use of exercise, massage, thermal agents, water, light, and/or electricity.
3. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re~education, and gait and functional training. Utilizes exercise equipment such as pulleys and weights, steps, uneven, and inclined surfaces.
4. Makes use of equipment such as muscle and nerve stimulators, ultrasound machines, and other therapeutic electrical machines.
5. Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist heat and cold packs.
6. Directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, walkers, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
7. Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
8. Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
9. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition, reactions and responses.
10. Directs and supervises activities of supportive personnel Conducts and participates in training of Physical Therapy Technicians and Physical-Therapist Assistants in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
11. Provides a safe, clean Physical Therapy Department.
12. Performs related duties as assigned.
GENERAL
SOURCE OF WORKERS: From schools and from classified ads in professional publications.
SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director
WORKERS SUPERVISED: Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides/Technicians - 21 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist
- Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
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Pascagoula, MS
FULL_TIME
- Occupational Therapist Job Description/Summary PRIMARY FUNCTION The Registered Occupational Therapist's job will be to provide rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages with temporary or chronic ...
- 5 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
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Gautier, MS
FULL_TIME
- Physical Therapist Job Description/Summary PRIMARY FUNCTION The Staff Physical Therapist shall be responsible for providing quality physical therapy services and assisting in departmental operation. P...
- 10 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- United States Air Force
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Pascagoula, MS
FULL_TIME
- GETTING BODIES BACK IN MOTION When Airmen suffer from illness or injury, their motor functions can be adversely compromised. Providing services that help restore function, improve mobility and relieve...
- 12 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- CenterWell Home Health
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Waynesboro, MS
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
- 13 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Mississippi HomeCare / Hattiesburg
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Ovett, MS
FULL_TIME
- We are hiring for a Physical Therapist Full-time, part-time and PRN positions available. At MS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaning...
- 26 Days Ago
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- Headway
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Pascagoula, MS
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Remote Licensed Psychiatrist
- Headway
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Pascagoula, MS
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Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Headway
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Pascagoula, MS
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- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Headway
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Pascagoula, MS
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist
- Headway
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Pascagoula, MS
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - Sign-On Bonus Available
- Singing River Health System
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Pascagoula, MS
- Registered Nurse - Sign-On Bonus Available Position Overview Offering full time hours with sign-on bonus available. We h...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility
- Singing River Health System
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Pascagoula, MS
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility | Full-Time and Part-Time Available (AM or PM...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Assistant
- Aspen Dental
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Pascagoula, MS
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class de...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is the principal city of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area, as a part of the Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area. The population was 22,392 at the 2010 census, down from 26,200 at the 2000 census. As of 2016 the estimated population was 21,981. It is the county seat of Jackson County.
Pascagoula is a major industrial city of Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. Prior to World War II, the town was a sleepy fishing village of about 5,000. The population exploded with the war-driven shipbuilding industry...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$49,651 to $61,692
Pascagoula, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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