Physical Therapist — Home Care Supervisor

Nhccare; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Pulaski in Pulaski, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. The PT will supervise and apply physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Must be a graduate of BS/MS in PT and licensed to practice in the state; one year supervisory experience preferred. Active membership in PT associations preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation planning

PT techniques

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist

Active state license

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Pulaski in Pulaski, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. The PT will supervise and apply physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Must be a graduate of BS/MS in PT and licensed to practice in the state; one year supervisory experience preferred. Active membership in PT associations preferred.