Physical Therapist PT PRN

AdamsPlace; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Sparta is hiring a Physical Therapist to oversee and implement rehabilitation techniques for patients with physical disabilities. You will coordinate therapy services and work closely with the treatment team.

The ideal candidate must have a degree in physical therapy and be licensed to practice in Tennessee. A commitment to patient care and community well-being is essential, as is the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One year’s supervisory experience preferred.
• Active membership in the Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy as ordered by the physician.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments for patients.

Skills

Patient rehabilitation techniques

Teamwork and collaboration

Physical therapy assessment

Supervisory skills

Education

BS or MS in physical therapy

Licensed physical therapist

Job description

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

Physical Therapist - NHC HomeCare Sparta

NHC HomeCare Sparta is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join their 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.

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-sparta/.

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