Physical Therapist PT

NHC Careers•Sparta, TN

14d

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Sparta is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to supervise and participate in physical therapeutic techniques that rehabilitate patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. The role coordinates and supervises physical therapy services, provides physician-ordered care, and delegates appropriate parts of treatment to licensed physical therapy assistants. The therapist also instructs physical therapy staff on delegated functions, precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress, goals, and reevaluation plans. The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and supervises treatments and programs, establishing physician-approved short- and long-term patient goals and conducting periodic reevaluations. Full-time and part-time options are available; the part-time position is three days per week. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the full-time position only. NHC describes its environment as emphasizing encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. Employees are committed to patients’ health and the well-being of the communities they serve.

Requirements

Graduate of a BS- or MS-level physical therapy course accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed or registered under the statutes of the state where the physical therapist will practice.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a supervisory role.
Active membership in the state and national Physical Therapy Association.
Home health experience.
HCHB experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise physical therapy services.
Provide physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician.
Delegate appropriate portions of treatment programs to licensed physical therapy assistants.
Instruct physical therapy staff in delegated functions, including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals, and plans for reevaluation.
Evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments and programs.
Establish physician-approved short-term and long-term patient goals and conduct periodic reevaluations.