PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Overview

Physical Therapist, Therapy Center

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Day Shift

Inpatient acute and outpatient physical therapy

Morristown-Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home. To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. Modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs. Performs screenings as applicable to determine the need for additional evaluation and treatment.
• Plans and administers treatment programs, including education and specialized treatments.
• Involves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting.
• Prepares, maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental and Health System guidelines.
• Coordinates with other medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.
• Gives 5 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes :
• Peer counseling
• Students
• Community lectures/volunteer
• Orientation of new staff
• In-services
• Assists with on-the-job training, orientation and supervision of support staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned students.
• Provides on-site and offsite consultations to physicians, schools and other agencies/professionals as requested or required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:           None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:         

One (1) year experience preferred

Licensure Requirement:      

Must have and maintain Tennessee Physical Therapy licensure. CPR required.