Physical Therapist - Day

Schedule: 

Day shift, 7-10 hour/shift, weekdays only

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist who excels in this role:

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs by implementing a written plan of care and in accordance with state and federal regulations. 

• Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. 

• Supervises physical therapist assistants in performing treatment.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.

• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. 

• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. 

• Is accessible to the PTA at all times during patient treatments.

• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.

• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.

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