(PT) PHYSICAL THERAPIST (FT REHAB)
Company: Williamson Health
Location: Franklin
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the
South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed
hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our
Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint
Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital
Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers
comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more
than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and
sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and
your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to
world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson
County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in
serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees
to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for
curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the
diversity and cultural differences among one another and are
committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates
the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of
everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and
total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.
These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for
delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and
treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and
employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits
program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take
charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free
workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bone and Joint Rehabilitation Services (BJRS) Physical
Therapist (PT) is responsible for organizing and conducting
Physical Therapy interventions to reduce pain, restore function,
promote mobility, and prevent disability following disease, injury,
or accident. The BJRS PT works to provide high quality healthcare
that establishes diagnoses, prognosis, and develops a plan of care
(POC) with short/long term patient centered goals that fall within
the scope of PT practice. In addition, PT's roles are to promote
fitness and wellness oriented programs to promote health following
discharge from skilled therapy. PT's are expected to conduct all
interventions and communication with compassion, patient centric
mindset, knowledge of current/emerging evidence-based techniques
and technologies, all the while being cognizant of cost
effectiveness and ethical / legal guidelines.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
Current / active licensure in the State of Tennessee.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's /
Doctorate preferred.
Prior experience in outpatient and / or sports medicine PT
Workplace Experience:
Patient Care Delivery
Demonstrate ability to deliver positive and professional
communication within the workplace
Equipment and Skills Training:
Able to work within the companies EMR system with accuracy and
efficiency.
Able to work standard PC/fax, adjust necessary exercise equipment
for patient care activity.
Able to provide clear, skilled documentation for accurate and
detailed charting and billing processes.
Able to work well under pressure and function independently and as
part of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee (BJIT) team of
physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, nurse
practitioners, technicians, athletic trainers and physical /
occupational therapists.
Able to apply PT knowledge safely and effectively to daily patient
care.
Able to safely apply physical agents required and recommended by
POC.
Physical Environment:
Out-patient rehabilitation care in multi-disciplinary team
rehabilitation setting
May be exposed to risk of blood borne pathogens/diseases.
Physical Effort:
Able to communicate clearly in English written and verbally.
Prolonged standing, walking for length of work shift.
Frequently lifts, positions, transfers, and pushes patients.
Frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderate physical
effort (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.).
Manual dexterity and mobility.
Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Occasionally removes or replaces supplies or equipment weighing up
to 25 lbs. from locations at or above shoulder level.
Lift and / or carry patients with necessary assistance / assistive
devices in case of emergency evacuation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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