Senior Physical Therapist

Park West • Knoxville, TN

296d

About The Position

The Senior Physical Therapist position at Parkwest Medical Center is a full-time role requiring 80 hours per pay period on a day shift schedule. Parkwest is recognized as West Knoxville's premier medical facility, particularly noted for its cardiac services and award-winning care. The Physical Therapy Department serves patients across various hospital units, including medical, orthopedic, and geriatric care, and is involved in the Early Mobilization program in the Critical Care Unit. The department operates seven days a week, providing a collaborative and family-oriented environment with a diverse team of over 35 physical therapists and assistants. The role involves planning, evaluating, and implementing treatment programs for physical therapy patients under general supervision, along with additional responsibilities such as program development and clinical coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year experience in the specialty area.
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapy License.
• CPR certification required.
• LSVT BIG Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independent clinical practice including evaluation and specialized treatment of patients.
• Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence-based practice.
• Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios.
• Involves patient and family in treatment, education, and goal setting.
• Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient's progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Serves as a resource person for staff on an ongoing basis.
• Provides 4 hours education/mentorship time per year including peer counseling, community lectures, and in-services.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines.
• Meets established targets for quality/outcome measures, service/patient satisfaction measures, financial/productivity measures, and growth/patients-per-day measures.
• Demonstrates leadership including participation in development and implementation of new and current programs.
• Participates in training, orientation, and supervision of support staff.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor for at least one student per year as available.
• Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment.
• Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health.
• Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA).
• Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as marathons and employee education.
• Completes required education assignments annually and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Real Estate