Physical Therapist - FT

Ultipro; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapist to join NHC HomeCare Crawfordville/Tallahassee. You will supervise and participate in applying physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications include a BS or MS in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited), active state licensure, and preferred supervisory experience. Membership in the state and national PT associations is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS or MS in physical therapy as accredited by the APTA.
• Licensed or registered to practice in the practicing state.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.
• Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides PT services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates tasks to the PT assistant.
• Instructs staff on precautions, goals, and re-evaluation plans.
• Evaluates and plans treatments with short- and long-term goals approved by the physician and re-evaluation schedule.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PT association member

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy (APTA approved)

State licensure as Physical Therapist

Job description

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville
Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA

Description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Physical Therapist, PT for NHC HomeCare Crawfordville/Tallahassee - $10,000-$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville/Tallahassee 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:

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be 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.

Position Highlights:

• 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.

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 is one of encouragement and challenge ... 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.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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