Description 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software • Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations • Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations • Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail • Can work with focused concentration • Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems • High level of confidentiality and discretion • Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others • Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities • Can accept suggestions and recommendations Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #SMC