Home Health - Physical Therapist

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for NHC HomeCare Springfield. The ideal candidate will supervise and participate in physical therapy techniques aimed at rehabilitating patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases. Responsibilities include coordinating therapy services, evaluating treatments, and maintaining patient care records.

A graduate of a BS or MS physical therapy program and a state license is required. Preference is given to those with supervisory experience and active association memberships.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy accredited by relevant associations.
• Licensed or registered as required by state law.
• One year's experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the application of physical therapy techniques.
• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Evaluates, plans, and supervises patient treatments and programs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques

Patient evaluation

Education

BS or MS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) for NHC HomeCare Springfield

NHC HomeCare Springfield is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Position Highlights

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re‑evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short‑term and long‑term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re‑evaluations.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third‑party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.