Physical Therapist [Blount], Physical Therapy - Tellico, PRN, Day
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Maryville
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the
difference. Job Summary Plans and implements specific treatment
programs for individual patients according to principles and
practices of physical therapy. Participates in operational and
clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation.
Provides direction and assistance to Physical Therapists, Physical
Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides
in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of
appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission
guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills
are required. Behaviors that support the purpose statements of the
department and hospital are expected. Essential Functions - All
team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with
Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be
the difference - Performs appropriate initial physical therapy
evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan
of care - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions
seen in physical therapy - Selects, performs, and interprets the
results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems - Performs and interprets
standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient - Identifies
actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment
plan as well as the overall patient plan of care - Establishes
specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial
assessment - Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the
patient's age, educational level, and cultural background - Designs
a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with
other services. - Revises the treatment plan as indicated -
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan,
and participates in patient discharge planning - Demonstrates
advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques
with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these
therapy techniques - Interacts regularly with others involved in
the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment
approach for coordinated quality care - Demonstrates awareness and
use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the
treatment area and self - Reassesses patient status in response to
treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies
goals and treatments as indicated - Provides information regarding
discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to
other community resources - Provides education and training to
patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress,
and long-term functional outcomes - Completes the Plan of Care and
Patient/Family Education Documentation - Teaches, counsels, and
communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational
information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition - Provides
educational material to patients/families as indicated -
Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit
components. - Documents all aspects of assessment, planning,
treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and
timely manner. - Goals are appropriate and measurable within a
specified time frame. - Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and
contain information regarding treatment progression. - Appropriate
abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized - Attends staff
meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled. -
Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and
supplies. - Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters
charges in an accurate and timely manner. - Demonstrates
willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team
members. - Complies with department policies and procedure -
Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma
Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode
of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy
department and Prisma Health - Assumes any additional
team/department responsibilities as assigned by department
leadership - Provides supervision/mentorship to Physical
Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides - Exercises
sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants
and Rehab Techs - Provides feedback on performance in a
professional, tactful and beneficial manner - Provides supervision
to Physical Therapy students as assigned - Participates in student
orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback
and timely evaluation - Meets the team/department productivity
standards - Complies with the established standards of efficient
scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity -
Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department
initiatives - Provides supporting information related to the
progress made toward achieving established annual goals - Supports
corporate leadership initiatives - Conscientiously seeks
consultation or supervision - Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities - This is a non-management
job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or
executive Minimum Requirements - Education - Bachelor's degree in
Physical Therapy - Experience - No previous experience required In
Lieu Of - NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - PT
Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates clinical competency
based on patient's age Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial
Hospital, Inc. Department 80096182 Speech Therapy - Tellico Share
your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare
for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of
healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at
Prisma Health.
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