Physical Therapist PT

AdamsPlace•Sparta, TN

14d

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Sparta is seeking a Physical Therapist to supervise and participate in applying physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. Full-time and part-time options are available; the part-time schedule is three days per week. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the full-time position only. The Physical Therapist coordinates and supervises physical therapy services, provides treatment as ordered by the referring physician, delegates appropriate treatment tasks to licensed physical therapy assistants, and guides physical therapy staff in their delegated functions. The role also includes evaluating and planning patient programs, establishing physician-approved short- and long-term goals, supervising treatments, and periodically re-evaluating patients.

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 in which 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 re-evaluation.
Evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments and programs.
Establish physician-approved short-term and long-term patient goals and conduct periodic re-evaluations.