Outpatient PT - Main Campus/Neuro

Job Summary

Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician.
Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation.
Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and Siskin Philosophy of Service.
Maintains ongoing CPR Certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy or graduation from an approved certificate program prior to mandatory licensing
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Tennessee
  Maintains ongoing CPR Certification

Skills/Competencies

• Willingness to continue education and professional training
• Willingness to accept and give criticism

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities
• Maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment
• Walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged periods such as during patient treatment
• Be able to see and observe equipment monitors and subtle patient changes such as facial expression, color changes in skin, etc
• Distinguish variations in sound such as voice patterns or pertinent information from background noise
• Communicate with a variety of people with varying ability to comprehend
• Concentrate on fine detail and attend to a task for varying periods with frequent interruptions
• Understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts

Scope of Authority/Reporting Relationships

• Supervises PT and PTA students
• Routinely interacts with other employees, families, patients, vendors, physicians and visitors

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay structure, comprehensive benefits plan, 403B with generous employer match and much more!