Physical Therapist

About the role

The Physical Therapist, PT at NHC HomeCare Greenwood supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Must be licensed or registered to practice as a physical therapist in the state where employed.
• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• A current active membership in the state and national Physical Therapy Association is preferred.

Benefits

National HealthCare Corporation offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in using medical software and equipment is required.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are offered.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on the needs of the department.

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity, visit nhccare.com/locations/homecare-greenwood/.

NHC HomeCare Greenwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.