Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Jefferson City, Tennessee
The Physical Therapist evaluates and administers therapeutic procedures for children and adults to achieve individualized rehabilitation goals. This includes documenting patient progress and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Physical Therapist - PRN Shift: PRN, flexible scheduling, floating between Jefferson Memorial and Newport Medical Center
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state PT license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire, with 0-2 years of experience preferred.
Market context
PRN physical therapist roles in Tennessee are commonly driven by coverage needs in skilled nursing and other post-acute settings, where licensed clinicians can step in as schedules change. These openings can be competitive because employers often look for a current Tennessee PT license, an APTA-accredited degree, and prior SNF experience as a plus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any SNF, rehab, or flexible-scheduling experience.
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