Physical Therapist

Addus HomeCare; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in Clarksville, TN. The PT will deliver services in patients' homes, help manage chronic illness, and support independence with a strong focus on safe, effective care.

Join a team that values compassionate patient care, thorough documentation, and collaboration with providers and families to improve home-based outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by relevant associations.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of acute hospital or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with appropriate auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's plan of care.
• Advise and teach appropriate treatment procedures to clients and care staff.
• Assist in evaluating level of function and developing the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and summarize goals achieved.
• Translate exercises into functional activities and ADLs.
• Modify equipment and home surroundings as needed.
• Communicate progress with the attending provider and document social factors.
• Educate patient and family about treatment implications and motivation.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

PT licensure

Job description

Job Summary

Transform Lives as a Full Time Home Health PT Clarksville 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

We offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision effective on the first of the month401k retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWorklife balance

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physicians 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 clients 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

• 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 drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance