What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT position at STATE OF FRANKLIN HEALTHCARE GROUP?
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WHO WE ARE:
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is a physician-led and team-member owned multi-specialty care group of more than 250 providers and 900 team members headquartered in Johnson City, TN with 35 locations in the upper East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia region. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients and our team members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physical Therapist
- Diagnose/Manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities
- Revise treatment plans throughout the treatment process as needed
- Timely/Accurate documentation
- Treat to prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities
- Take patient history, conduct case reviews, perform tests, and measure to properly identify potential and existing problems
- Advises patients about in-home treatment options and exercises
- Assist with quality assurance and program development
Physical Therapist Assistant
- Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.
- Guide and monitor patients through therapeutic exercises and activities, reporting progress to the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to assess, modify, and coordinate treatment plans while educating caregivers and family on therapeutic activities.
- Assist patients with transfers and positioning for treatment, ensuring safety and proper use of therapy equipment.
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality treatments, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy, as directed.
- Assess patients' range of motion, body measurements, and vital signs to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Oversee equipment operation, track usage, and document treatment administration.
- Assist in fitting patients with orthopedic braces, prosthetics, and mobility aids like crutches.
REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Therapist
- Bachelor/Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Must be graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in a healthcare setting is desired but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Physical Therapist
Must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Tennessee.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.
WHAT WE OFFER:
State of Franklin Healthcare provides a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to meet the needs of our full-time team members including:
- Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Provided Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Company Contributions
- Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance.
- Company match in Health Savings Account Plans (restrictions apply)
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday Time Off
- An array of team member perks and discounts
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- And more!
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