Physical Therapist PT

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Cookeville is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. You will supervise and apply physical therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases, under physician orders.

The role emphasizes coordinating therapy services, delegating to qualified staff, and achieving short- and long-term patient goals. Full-time with a $7500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a BS or MS level program in physical therapy as accredited by the APTA.
• Must be licensed or registered where practicing.
• 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 to the licensed PT assistant.
• Instructs staff in delegated functions including precautions and progress goals.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments with short- and long-term goals.

Skills

Physical therapy

Licensed PT

Supervisory experience

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - $7500 Sign on Bonus for Full Time

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

NHC HomeCare Cookeville is looking for a Physical Therapist, PT 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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-cookeville/.

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