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(Archived) Physical Therapist

Last Updated: 6/01/19

Job Description

Overview

The Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed or referred physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of body part. Must document patient care, educate and inform patient and referring provider on outlined plan of care.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Experience:

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state
  • Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

  1. Develops and implements a rehabilitation program consistent with the physician's plan of treatment for patients
  2. Confers with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and plan of treatment.
  3. Instructs, motivates and assists patients in non-manual exercises.
  4. Administers manual therapeutic exercise.
  5. Maintains daily progress notes, correspondence with provider and Wellpath documentation procedures.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Company Details

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Introducing Wellpath, the newly combined Correct Care Solutions and Correctional Medical Group Companies. From two organizations that shared a “patients-first” philosophy, a new company emerges to transform healthcare through innovative public/private healthcare partnerships. Simply put, we are the best at what we do with the top healthcare talent, leading-edge programs and advanced technology. We...