Medical (Physiotherapist)

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 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.

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 Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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.

Formal Education / Training : Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Prior experience in outpatient and / or sports medicine PT Equipment and Skills Training : 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. Out-patient rehabilitation care in multi-disciplinary team rehabilitation setting May be exposed to risk of blood borne pathogens / diseases.

Able to communicate clearly in English written and verbally. Prolonged standing, walking for length of work shift. Frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderate physical effort (lift / carry / push / pull up to 50 lbs.

Occasionally removes or replaces supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. Lift and / or carry patients with necessary assistance / assistive devices in case of emergency evacuation.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS # Develops and establishes treatment plans based on standards of practice using an interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and staff.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices consistent with standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Performs patient and family discharge planning including provision of accurate and pertinent education, establishment of home exercise programs, and submission of appropriate discharge recommendations.

Consults with other staff members to coordinate physical therapy services. # This includes attending 75% of all staff / departmental meetings. #