Physical Therapist - PRN

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is hiring a Physical Therapist (PRN) to join a fast-paced, dedicated rehab team within an inpatient setting.

The selected therapist will specialize in neuro and orthopedic rehabilitation, assess and treat patients recovering from injury or illness, and participate in discharge planning and family education. A Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a TN license with CPR certification are required, with 1+ year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• One or more years’ experience working with inpatient/neuro/ortho populations preferred.
• Current active PT license, or eligible for licensure in Tennessee.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Diagnose patient functions and movements and develop individualized plans of care with goals and outcomes.
• Use exercises, manual therapy and equipment to ease pain and improve mobility.
• Evaluate and record progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about recovery and how to cope with challenges; support discharge planning.
• May conduct hydrotherapy or group therapy sessions; maintain a positive, professional attitude.

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist (PRN) to be a part of our fast-paced and dedicated, innovative team with a highly experienced, new Director of Rehab.

Specializing in neuro and ortho, our patients are referred by outside hospitals in surrounding areas to our in-patient setting. We offer occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, in addition to other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life by treating patients who are recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

Our rehabilitation hospital has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health.

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Diagnose patient functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods and develop individualized plans of care for patient, outlining the patient goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient pain, help increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness.
• Evaluate and record patient progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed.
• Educate patient and their family about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process. Provide quality, personalized interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
• Complete discharge planning including designing home follow up programs when appropriate.
• May conduct individualized or group therapy sessions, such as Hydrotherapy or Therapeutic Movement Group sessions.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university, as required by state and acceptable for licensure.
• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current active professional license, or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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