Physical Therapist

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

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the HomeCare Dickson team in Dickson, TN. The therapist supervises and applies physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with disabilities, injuries or diseases, and coordinates services with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising therapy delivery, delegating tasks to the licensed PT assistant, and guiding staff on precautions and progress goals, with periodic re-evaluations to adjust plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• 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

Licensed or registered in state

Supervisory experience

PT association member preferred

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy (APTA accredited)

Job description

Location

Dickson Homecare
NHC HomeCare Dickson
305 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055, USA

Job Summary

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

• Graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• 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.

About the Company

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 encourages 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, visit nhccare.com/locations/homecare-dickson/ to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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