Physical Therapist- Outpatient

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Time away from work

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the care continuum. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy in coordination with the physician and care team.

You will educate patients and families, manage caseloads, and provide therapy evaluations and home-based care as required, contributing to positive patient outcomes and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment within the scope of practice and ethical guidelines.
• Assess and evaluate status and participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Deliver skilled therapy at the patient’s home as needed.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in exercises and use of therapeutic devices outside therapy sessions.
• Prioritize caseload and coordinate assignments and handoffs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Physical Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Master’s Degree, or Doctorate Degree

TriStar Summit is a 234‑bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." — Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.