Lead Physical Therapist – Home Care Rehab

AdamsPlace; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is seeking a Physical Therapist for NHC HomeCare Pulaski to supervise and provide physical therapy services to patients in our home care program. The PT will work under physician orders and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires a BS/MS in physical therapy, current state licensure, and experience in supervision; active PT associations are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a BS or MS in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered to practice in the state.
• One year’s supervisory experience preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 delegated functions including precautions, problems, contraindications, goals and re-evaluation plan.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments with short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Rehabilitation techniques

Licensed PT

Team leadership

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is seeking a Physical Therapist for NHC HomeCare Pulaski to supervise and provide physical therapy services to patients in our home care program. The PT will work under physician orders and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires a BS/MS in physical therapy, current state licensure, and experience in supervision; active PT associations are encouraged.