About this opportunity
Semmes-Murphey Clinic lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience.
The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred 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 full-time 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 dollar-for-dollar 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 patient's 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
Requirements
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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Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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