Physical Therapist - Rehab Team Lead

Nhccare; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. The PT supervises and participates in delivering rehabilitation therapies for patients with disabilities or injuries.

The role coordinates PT services, provides treatment as ordered by the physician, delegates appropriate portions to the licensed PTA, and coaches staff on safety and goals with periodic re-evaluations. We support equal opportunity employment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy

TN PT license

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. The PT supervises and participates in delivering rehabilitation therapies for patients with disabilities or injuries.

The role coordinates PT services, provides treatment as ordered by the physician, delegates appropriate portions to the licensed PTA, and coaches staff on safety and goals with periodic re-evaluations. We support equal opportunity employment.