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Physical Therapist - Full Time - Wolf River

Germantown, TNOnsiteFull TimePosted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Physical Therapist
  • CAPTE
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • patient records
  • patient needs
  • physical therapy rehabilitation
  • climbing
  • pushing
  • standing
  • hearing

Nice to have

  • oncology experience

Role summary

West Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join their supportive care team. The role involves performing patient assessments, implementing treatment plans, and providing ongoing patient evaluation and education to improve physical function, mobility, and quality of life. This position requires a graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy school and licensure in the state of practice. Oncology experience is preferred. The role emphasizes independent judgment, workflow organization, and professional development, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Job Title: Physical Therapist

About Us

At West Cancer Center, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our supportive care team works together to help patients improve their physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life throughout their care.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and providing physical therapy treatment for patients in accordance with professional and West Cancer Center standards of treatment. This position models appropriate behavior as exemplified in our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial patient assessments
  • Implement patient treatments based on assessment and written plan
  • Provide ongoing patient assessment through observation of the patient and review of records
  • Identify patient-specific physical therapy rehabilitation learning needs and provide appropriate education
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency
  • May provide guidance and direction to therapy assistants

    • Qualifications

    Education & Experience

    Required:

  • Graduate from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by CAPTE

    • Preferred:

  • Oncology experience

    • Credential/Licensure

    Required:

  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state where work is performed

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records
  • Ability to communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and other outside professionals
  • Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow
  • Ability to assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and re-evaluate physical therapy needs

    • Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
  • Must have good balance and coordination
  • Medium work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently
  • Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, is required for activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
  • Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact
  • Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials
  • Ability to react quickly to emergency situations

    • Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work

  • Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
  • Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
  • Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.

    • No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.

    Join Us

    If you are a compassionate Physical Therapist dedicated to helping patients improve their mobility, physical function, and independence, we encourage you to apply for the Physical Therapist position at West Cancer Center and become part of our supportive care team.

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