Physical Therapist

LHC Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Senior Living team in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and utilizing safe treatment techniques. The ideal candidate will have a current Physical Therapist license and a passion for helping others. Join a culture that values caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have current Physical Therapist licensure and CPR certification.
• Ability to evaluate patients and establish treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehab potential and establish treatment plans.
• Utilize safe treatment techniques and maintain equipment logs.
• Complete discharge summaries during final patient visits.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Safe Treatment Techniques

Education

Current Physical Therapist Licensure

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for Physical Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient to determine rehab potential, identify needs, establish an individualized treatment plan of care, and set goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Set initial short-term and long-term goals (STG's and LTG's).
• Utilize equipment properly and safely; maintain equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs; report broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follow the medical regimen developed for the patient. Be aware of and adhere to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilize safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Complete discharge summaries on each patient during their final visit to outpatient PT.

Education and Experience

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation or public transit.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Senior Living Facilities are part of the LHC Group family of providers, the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.