Physical Therapist - NHC HealthCare Kingsport at National HealthCare Corporation in Kingsport, Tennessee

Job Description:

NHC HealthCare Kingsport is currently accepting resumes for a PRN Physical Therapist to join their team in providing physical therapy services for patients who require rehabilitative treatment to help restore strength, balance, and confidence after illness, injury, decline, or surgery. The team at NHC HealthCare Kingsport work in an interdisciplinary environment to develop individual treatment plans for every patient using evidence based treatment techniques for maximizing functional outcome! 

Experienced therapists, flexible scheduling, and excellent pay rates make this a great opportunity for a PT interested in becoming a part of a caring, innovative, and evidence based outcomes focused rehab team.

This position is responsible for supervising and participating in the implementation of a wide variety of Physical Therapy techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with disabilities, injuries or diseases.  Considerable initiative and judgment are required in evaluating patients, recommending and providing treatments, monitoring, and interpreting patients’ reactions.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy.


• Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary, precautionary measures during treatment.


• Ability to understand, interpret, and adapt a physician’s written or oral directions and to suggest treatment programs and outline expected benefits regarding physical therapy treatment.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical staff and other personnel.


• Ability to perform the mental, physical and emotional requirements of the job.


• Possess the initiative and judgment involved in planning, performing and supervising physical therapy services according to accepted standards of Physical Therapy practice.


• Thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements for documentation and treatment. Seeks information from appropriate sources as needed.


• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.


• Flexible and adaptable to changing settings and patients.

 Qualifications:

• Must be flexible, a team player, reliable, and have a positive attitude


• Must be a graduate of an APTA accredited BS, MS, or DPT level course in Physical Therapy


• Must have Tennessee Physical Therapist (PT) license


• Prior SNF, Matrix, and Casamba experience a plus

NHC HealthCare Kingsport offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, scrub uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,  and more.  

We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, scrub uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. 

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. 

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/kingsport/

EOE

Therapy/Rehab

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