Physical Therapist

Addus HomeCare; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits including医疗, 牙科

401(k) retirement plan with company 64

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Clarksville, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. You will provide therapy in patients' homes, help them recover, manage chronic illness, and maintain independence.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with physicians and staff, and documentation of progress. We welcome candidates with licensure, CPR/First Aid, and at least two years' hospital experience seeking a meaningful community-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• At least two (2) years' experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to the physician's plan of care.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients and family members.
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function.
• Participate in the development of the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Translate exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Develop plans for modifying equipment and home surroundings as needed.
• Report client progress to attending provider and discuss factors affecting care.
• Explain treatment implications to clients and families.
• Provide information, support and motivation to help progress.
• Prepare and submit summaries of clinical progress.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants per policy and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate clinical records of goals and progress.

Skills

Physical therapy

CPR

First Aid

Reliable transportation

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

State licensure as Physical Therapist

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Transform Lives as a Full-Time Home Health PT- Clarksville, TN!

Make a real difference in your community! Tennessee Quality Care is looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team. Bring your skills to patients' homes and help them recover, manage chronic illness, and maintain independence.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

Physical Therapist What You'll Do:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in the development of the plan of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client's progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients'

Qualifications:

• Physical Therapist
  • Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
  • At least two (2) years' experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance