Overview

Physical Therapist PRN

Chattanooga, TN

Come and Work with our Dedicated Team of Professionals!

Who We Are:

Nova Medical Centers is a 100% outpatient orthopedic practice. We are the largest pure occupational medical provider in the nation, and we continue to grow. Our physical therapists redefine occupational medicine and follow a sports-medicine approach, relying on early intervention and treating our patients in spacious, open gyms. We offer a fully integrated EMR system with complete automation that provides our medical teams with the ability to focus on delivering high quality patient care with minimal administrative duties.

Nova Medical Centers has dedicated over 28 years to providing exceptional Occupational Medical services and successfully operates outpatient clinics. Nova Medical Centers' services are specifically tailored to accommodate the full needs of employers. These services include minor emergencies, injury care, pre-employment services and physical therapy. Our commitment to providing special care to our patients, excellent customer service to our clients, along with our convenient locations are just a few reasons why Nova Medical Centers is one of the most highly regarded Occupational Medical companies.

What We Offer:

The PRN Physical Therapist position is a 1099/Independent Contractor role, which allows individuals the opportunity to dictate their own availability to accept work assignments. This is a wonderful opportunity to fill in your existing work schedule, work part-time, or simply work on the days and hours you choose, according to the staffing needs of our clinic(s). Our Physical Therapy area is open Monday through Friday.

Perks for You:

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible work hours: We strive to offer work assignments, based upon your preferred schedule.
• Choose to work at commutable clinic locations.
• Work Life Balance: This position is not on-call and does not work weekends.
• Enjoy one-on-one patient care: All PT and PTA professionals care for 1 patient per session.
• Pre-authorizations and billings are managed for you.
• Robust training accompanied by ongoing peer and leadership support.
• Independent Contractor to Staff Hire possibilities.
• Build experience with Nova Medical Centers and establish a long-term PRN partnership. Nova is an industry leader that follows applicable federal, state, and trade associations compliance guidelines.
• And more!

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist will assess each patient, develop a plan of care, safely implement, and modify plans as necessary in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapists Practice and State Practice Act.

• Upon physician referral, the Physical Therapist conducts an initial patient evaluation to develop an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Document treatments and provide documentation per policy and procedure.
• Ensure that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient's functional ability.
• Communicate on a regular basis with all physical therapy patients, setting their expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing education and motivation for compliance with the established treatment plan(s).
• Meet with the Market Director of Physical Therapy and or other staff on a regular basis, including off-site to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of policies, attend training sessions, educational seminars and other issues as required.
• Physical Therapist will partner with the Market Director of Physical Therapy and Medical Center Manager (MCM) to ensure center operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards at Nova Medical Centers.
• Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy Operations on capital equipment proposals, additional Physical Therapy support staff, to ensure responsibilities are consistently met.
• Coordinate with MCM to eliminate missed appointments, as well as ensure that center support staff follows up on missed appointments the same day the appointment was missed.
• Promote, support, and engage in projects, communications and activities which are designed to maintain, develop and/or improve overall teamwork within the clinic. Assist with developing and promoting clear communication between the Physical Therapy department and other center staff members.
• Assure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies, as well as remain familiar with rules and regulations established by relevant licensing bodies.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Current, or ability to obtain, licensure with the State Board of Physical Therapy
• CPR or BLS Certified or ability to obtain.
• Authorized to work in the USA.

If the Physical Therapist PRN position is a match for you, apply today!

We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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