Physical Therapist

AdamsPlace • Dickson, TN

13d

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Physical Therapist to supervise and participate in the application of physical therapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. The role coordinates and supervises physical therapy services, provides physician-ordered care, and delegates appropriate treatment activities to licensed physical therapy assistants. The Physical Therapist also instructs physical therapy staff in delegated functions and evaluates, plans, supervises, and periodically re-evaluates patient treatments and programs, including short- and long-term goals approved by the physician.

National HealthCare Corporation describes its work as providing extended care services intended to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care. Its stated workplace values include encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise physical therapy services.
• Provide physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and 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 re-evaluation.
• Evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments and programs, including establishing physician-approved short-term and long-term patient goals and conducting periodic re-evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time