Physical Therapist - (Cookeville)

Company Description

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.

We are committed to:

• Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care

• Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program

• Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Our Mission:

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.

• Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care.

• Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation.

• Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth.

• Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director.

• Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics.

• Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program

• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply

• Current state licensure

• CPR certification

• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment

• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office

What You'll Do:

• Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results

• Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required

• Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines

• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers

• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians

• Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals

• Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

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