Physical Therapist

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Home care allows you to get a full understanding of every patient’s needs! 

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Description

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Duties include:

• Initiating, evaluating, developing, implementing, documenting, supervising and revising plans of care for patients requiring physical therapy

• Coordinating patient care with other staff members and physicians

• Documenting patient assessment, needs and care

• Assisting with coordinating and teaching rehabilitative care programs to meet the needs of staff, patients, caregivers and the community

• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants

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Requirements

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Home care is both challenging and rewarding! This job requires a person who can work independently, while never forgetting that home care is a team effort. Other requirements include:

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• Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

• One year of clinical experience as a physical therapist

• Licensed as a physical therapist by the State of Tennessee

• Knowledge of geriatric and pediatric problems

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Respecting the patient’s privacy and maintaining confidentiality

• Ability to turn, lift, carry and otherwise transport patients

• Current Tennessee driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

• CPR Certification