Physical Therapist

Deercreekseniorliving; Dickson (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Create lasting connections with community

Strong support and work-life balance

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist in Dickson, TN. This full-time position involves assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy interventions to enhance patient well-being.

Successful candidates will hold a current PT license, CPR certification, and must be capable of commuting to various patient locations. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the Dickson community!

Qualifications

• Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance.
• Ability to commute to multiple patient residences daily.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and develop/restore function.
• Instruct the health care team, patients, and caregivers about the plan of care.

Skills

Current PT license

Current CPR certification

Reliable commuting

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist • Job Location: Dickson, TN • Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Dickson area and surrounding communities!

Employee Benefits:

• 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 determines a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assist the physician in 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.

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.

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.