Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time

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

Job summary

CareRite Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgery. You will evaluate, plan and deliver therapies to improve mobility, reduce pain and restore function.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to supervise aides. Experience in geriatric rehabilitation and various modalities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Promote movement, reduce pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients on prevention and self-management.
• Collaborate with care team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervise assistants

Physical modalities

Prosthetic devices training

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Care planning

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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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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