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Physical Therapist PRN
LifePoint Health • Carthage, TN 37030 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Physical Therapist at LifePoint Health evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, providing educational information on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy. They supervise physical therapy assistants and aides, perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition, establish and implement care plans, and administer treatment involving physical agents, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise activities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
- Provides educational information to patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.
- Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
- Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
- Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment.
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
- Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
- Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise activities and procedures.
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
- Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment
- Current TN PT licensure
Preferred
- One year clinical experience
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
* Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
* Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
* Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
* Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
* Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise activities and procedures.
* Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
* Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
* American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment
* License: Current TN PT licensure
* One year clinical experience preferred (new graduates will be considered)
**Job:** **Physical Therapy*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Physical Therapist PRN*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Carthage*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-11667*
* Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
* Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
* Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
* Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
* Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise activities and procedures.
* Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
* Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
* American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment
* License: Current TN PT licensure
* One year clinical experience preferred (new graduates will be considered)
**Job:** **Physical Therapy*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Physical Therapist PRN*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Carthage*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-11667*
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