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Parkridge Health System

Physical Therapist

Parkridge Health System, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450

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Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare, a national leader in healthcare, is seeking a full-time physical therapist for a hospital-based outpatient clinic at Parkridge Medical Center that provides general musculoskeletal therapy to a variety of patients and conditions. The outpatient clinic operates Monday through Friday and includes providing care in the acute care facility as well. Great opportunity to expand your clinical skill set across a range of clinical environments and diagnoses.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.

Consumer discounts through Abenity and consumer discounts.

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).

Colleague recognition program.

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications As the Physical Therapist, you will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate evaluation and care for patient populations served in his/her department.

Responsibilities

You will plan and use therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.

You will utilize various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices.

You will evaluate, record and report on patient response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.

You will integrate physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.

You will assist patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations.

You will monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

Qualifications

TN Physical Therapy license required.

Must be a graduate of an accredited PT program.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, recreation, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state‑of‑the‑art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB‑GYN services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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