PRN Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Advanced Home Health of Nashville•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitation services to residents, focusing on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing quality of life. The role evaluates residents, develops and delivers individualized treatment, monitors progress, and coordinates care with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals. The position also involves documenting services, educating residents and families, participating in care conferences and training, and contributing to a supportive work environment. Schedule: PRN, weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is part-time and pays $70–$80 per hour.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift therapy equipment and assist residents.
Manual dexterity and coordination for therapeutic exercises, therapy tools, and assessments.
Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed.
Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively.
Stamina and physical resilience to provide therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day.
Flexibility to adapt to environmental conditions and accommodate residents with diverse mobility and functional abilities.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatigue.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a Home Health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.
Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.
Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other team members to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
Educate residents and families about exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury.
Document physical therapy services, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication to contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Comply with infection control protocols and safety precautions.
Operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following proper training and protocols.