Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Greenbrier (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to support patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgery. You will assess, plan, and implement PT interventions to restore function and manage pain, with emphasis on geriatrics and neuro/cardiac rehab as appropriate.

The role requires current PT licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to supervise assistants; daily patient care and education are core components of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapist license/registration.
• CPR certification, if required.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation and/or adult neuro/cardiac rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized PT treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve movement and reduce pain.
• Supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs.

Skills

PT evaluation techniques

Supervise aides

Physical modalities knowledge

Prosthetic and assistive devices

Medical terminology

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/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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