Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus & Weekend Schedule

Lifepoint Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, TN. This 40-bed inpatient rehab unit offers new grads welcome with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a Friday-Monday schedule with 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, plans of care, and coordination with the care team to restore function and alleviate pain. Licensure in Tennessee and BLS are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Licenses: Physical Therapist License in state of Tennessee.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, TN. This 40-bed inpatient rehab unit offers new grads welcome with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a Friday-Monday schedule with 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, plans of care, and coordination with the care team to restore function and alleviate pain. Licensure in Tennessee and BLS are required within 30 days of hire.