Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Semmes Murphey Clinics mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience.
The Physical Therapists primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physicianreferred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants students and technicians to ensure quality treatment.
Our employees are our best asset and that is why we offer an excellent benefit package for fulltime employees. We want you to have the resources you need to take care of your family grow your career and invest in your future. We offer Medical Dental and Vision options through BCBS of TN a Health Savings Plan (HSA) with a dollarfordollar company match company paid life and disability insurance and a 401K with a 3 match and 10 profit sharing contribution. Not to mention Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues based on hours worked per week and holidays are paid in addition to PTO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates plans supervises delegates and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
- Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
- Administers treatment programs to patients including but not limited to therapeutic exercises isokinetic testing and training gait training therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat cold electricity ultrasound massage; manual therapeutic techniques and functional training
- Performs appropriate timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patients reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
- Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
- Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
- Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
- Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
- Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists
Minimum Requirements:
- Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
- Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
- Active CPR Certification
Preferred:
- Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Employment Type
Full-Time
