Physical Therapist (PRN)

Clarksville Rehabilitation Hospital • Clarksville, TN

7d

About The Position

Independently evaluates patients, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. The role uses evaluation skills and techniques, patient analysis, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize patients’ functional independence.

Evaluation includes assessing strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and functional abilities in activities of daily living. Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross; online certification is not acceptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet strict time frames.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate patients and determine treatment strategies.
• Deliver and/or delegate services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain.
• Apply therapeutic physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize patients’ functional independence.
• Evaluate strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
• Competitive wage scale.
• Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Choice of medical coverage plans to fit lifestyle and family needs.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k), life insurance, and disability plans.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed