Physical Therapist - FT

About the role

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville/Tallahassee is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.
• 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 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.

Skills

• Supervision and coordination of physical therapy services.
• Application of physical therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation.
• Delegation of treatment program portions to licensed physical therapy assistants.
• Instruction of physical therapy staff on precautions, special problems, contraindications, and progress goals.
• Evaluation, planning, and supervision of treatments and programs.

Benefits

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

Pay

$10,000-$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary based on patient needs and location.

Benefits

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville/Tallahassee offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.