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*Job Title:* Physical Therapist

*Job Location:* Manchester, TN

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. *Come make a difference in the Manchester area and surrounding communities! At Suncrest 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: *

* Current 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:* Per Diem

*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

Home Care Solutions, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This full-time, direct position with LHC 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.



Experience:
* Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road