Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Shackle Island (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for weekend PRN coverage. The role focuses on providing patient-centered rehab services to residents in a long-term care setting.

The PT will assess, plan and implement treatment programs, supervise PTA staff, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with physicians and nursing to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric patients preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and accurate progress notes.
• Ability to evaluate patients and set goals with physician guidance.
• Excellent patient service and professionalism.
• Adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct PT care.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to optimize care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

DPT or PT degree

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) PRN

The Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a PT for our Facility. Primary need is for weekend staffing, but all candidate availability will be considered.

Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Professional Growth Potential
• Much More!

Wages - Based on Expereince

An Equal Opportunity Employer