Physical Therapist

Nhccare; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. The PT supervises and participates in delivering rehabilitation therapies for patients with disabilities or injuries.

The role coordinates PT services, provides treatment as ordered by the physician, delegates appropriate portions to the licensed PTA, and coaches staff on safety and goals with periodic re-evaluations. We support equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy

TN PT license

Job description

NHC HomeCare Dickson
Dickson, TN 37055, USA

Description

Position: Physical Therapist

NHC HomeCare Dickson is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team. The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.


• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.


• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.


• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.


• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.


• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.


• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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