Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgery. The PT will assess patients, develop treatment plans using PT techniques, and guide rehabilitation to restore function and reduce pain.

Ideal candidates hold a PT degree and licensure, with good communication skills and the ability to work with diverse patient populations, including geriatric and neurological cases.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Able to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aids, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient and develop a PT plan to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
• Teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition for long-term health benefits.

Skills

PT evaluation and treatment

Supervise assistants

Modalities in PT

Prosthetic devices knowledge

Medical terminology

Work with all patient types

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Licensed Physical Therapist needed for our patients recuperating from injuries, illnesses, and surgery to help them regain optimal function and manage pain. Our Physical therapists teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

Required Skills

1. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Able to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3. License/Certification/Registration

• Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure as required
• Current CPR certification, if required.
• Some facilities may require current state driver’s license.

4. Required Experience Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Experience:

• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.*

* CareRite Healthcare is and equal opportunity employer*

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