Physical Therapist

addus; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in Clarksville, TN. You will deliver in-home PT services, assess patients, and help them recover, manage chronic illness, and maintain independence.

The role requires state licensure and a PT degree with preferred two years of acute care experience. CPR and First Aid certifications are required, and you will collaborate with providers and families to optimize care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of PT program approved by APTA or equivalent
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Two years' experience in acute hospital or equivalent preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients per physician's plan of care
• Advise, consult and teach treatment procedures to clients and family
• Assist provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in plan of care development
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate exercises into functional activities
• Develop plans for modifying equipment and home environment
• Report progress to attending provider
• Provide families with information and encouragement
• Maintain accurate clinical records

Skills

Home health care

Patient assessment

Plan of care development

Documentation

Communication with families

Education

PT degree (DPT or PT)

State PT licensure

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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