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Physical Therapist (FT)

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Location : 
Clarksville, TN (map it!Map it!)
Employee Type : 
Full-Time
Industry : 
Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others : 
Not Specified
Job Type : 
Health Care
Education : 
4 Year Degree
Experience : 
Not Specified
Post Date : 
4/26/2013
Contact Information
Ref ID :
1259397
 Description

The Physical Therapist functions under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.  The Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.  The Physical Therapist accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.  These functions are carried out according to hospital policy in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department. The Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students.

 Requirements

Education / License / Certification:

  • Minimum of bachelor degree in physical therapy required

  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Tennessee

  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card

Experience / Skills:

  • One year of experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, outpatient, or acute rehab setting is preferred

  • Good general health and stress coping ability is required. 

  • Must possess full mobility and the ability to participate in vigorous activity.


Job:  Physical Therapy / Rehabilitative Services

Organization:  Gateway Medical Center

Employee Status:  Full-time

Shift:  Day Shift

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