*Job Title:* Physical Therapist
*Job Location:* Clarksville, TN
We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. *Come make a difference in the Clarksville and surrounding communities! At Amedisys Home Health, our employees enjoy:*
* Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
* Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
* Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
* Leadership development opportunities - we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
*POSITION OVERVIEW:*
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on the assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. A few position highlights include:
* Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
* Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
* Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
* Instruct and inform participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
*THE MUST HAVES: *
* PT license in the state where services are rendered.
* Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
* Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
*Job Type:* PRN
*Full-Time Benefits Include:*
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
* 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
* Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
Amedisys Home Health, formerly a part of Amedisys, Inc., is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This per diem, direct position with Amedisys, Inc. Group will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: On the road