Physical Therapist

Deercreekseniorliving; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Home Health in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health services. The role focuses on evaluating mobility, endurance, and pain to determine and implement an effective plan of care for patients in their homes.

The PT will assess functional status, assist in care planning with physicians, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and families to support recovery and independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instruct and inform the health care team, the patient, and caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Mobility improvement

Care coordination

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist Job Location: Clarksville, TN Job Type: Full Time We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in Clarksville area and surrounding communities!

At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:

• Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
• Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
• Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on the assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

A few position highlights include:

• Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instruct and inform participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

THE MUST HAVES

• Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity. Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.