Physical Therapist

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + PTO & Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Generous time off accruals

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Jackson, TN is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join their Home Health team. This role involves providing therapy services at patients' homes, with responsibilities including developing care plans, advising families, and maintaining clinical records. The ideal candidate should be a licensed Physical Therapist with at least two years of experience. The company offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits including mileage reimbursement, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services based on physician's plan.
• Advise and teach treatment procedures to clients and families.
• Assist in the assessment of patients' functional levels.
• Develop and modify care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and supervise assistants.

Skills

Physical Therapist

CPR and First Aid Certification

Reliable transportation

Education

Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

2+ years' experience in an acute hospital

Job description

Transform Lives as a Full-Time Home Health PT– Jackson, 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay + PTO & Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month

Responsibilities:

• 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.