Physical Therapist (PT), Pediatric

About the role

A pediatric physical therapist at Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg will contribute to a mission of making communities healthier. Key responsibilities include performing assessments, establishing care plans, administering treatments, and evaluating patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to identified problems, involving the patient according to their 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.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates tasks, and establishes communication channels.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

Requirements

• Current and active Physical Therapist license in the State of Tennessee.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Passing scores on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The position offers a competitive salary, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

The schedule is full-time.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.