Home Health - Physical Therapist

Nhccare; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Springfield is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to supervise and provide physical therapy services for patients with disabilities and injuries. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in physical therapy and relevant licensure.

This role involves coordinating therapy services, evaluating patient progress, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. We value a supportive work environment and encourage equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or registered under state statutes.
• Active membership in state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Instructs staff in delegated functions and evaluation plans.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by agency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Physical therapy techniques

Patient evaluation

Education

Graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy

Job description

Springfield Homecare
NHC HomeCare Springfield
506 Northcrest Drive
Springfield, TN 37172, USA

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

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.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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