Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

CareRite Healthcare in Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgery. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment programs to restore function and reduce pain. You will supervise assistants, work with geriatric and adult patients, and use modalities and assistive devices.

A PT degree and state licensure are required. This full-time role offers daily pay options and the opportunity to contribute to long-term health outcomes in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Ability 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

• Evaluate and treat patients to promote movement, reduce pain, and restore function.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and supervise PT assistants.
• Educate patients on prevention and home exercise programs.
• Utilize prosthetic devices, mobility aids, and other assistive tools as appropriate.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with patients and care teams.

Skills

Knowledge of PT evaluation

Supervise assistants

PT modalities

Prosthetic/assistive devices

Medical terminology

Work with all patient types

Verbal & 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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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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