Physical Therapist Rehab Clinch PRN
Company: East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Title: Physical
Therapist Rehab Clinch PRN Location: Knoxville, TN Req ID: JR102563
Job Type: Part time Posted Date: Posted 30 Days Ago
Description:BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible for assisting
assigned patients in achieving maximum functional potential by
facilitating and teaching motor skills. REPORTS TO - Manager of
home department and Director of Rehabilitation Services JOB
REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree required. Degree: Bachelors Degree in Physical
Therapy required. License/Certification Required: Eligible for
State of Tennessee Licensure. Minimum Work Experience: Experience
in pediatric therapy preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES - Knowledge of typical and atypical child development,
strong clinical skills, excellent interaction and communication
abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Completes evaluations of
assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of
care and practice: Independently performs consultations/evaluations
on patients according to best practices and departmental standards.
Identifies needs and strengths that reflect an accurate assessment
of the patient’s status, per documentation. Completes comprehensive
assessment based on provider’s order, patient’s medical and
developmental status. Completes reassessment for patients whose
care is ongoing per Center policy. Makes appropriate decisions
regarding care of inpatients based on patient readiness and ability
to participate for consult/invention. Assists other therapists via
case review, demonstration, and mentoring to enhance assessment
skills in area of expertise. Suggests adding new standardized
measure and outcome tools as they become available and have
applicability to patient population. - Develops a Plan of Care to
promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical
record: Partners with patients and caregivers to establish goals
for Plan of Care based on an episodic care model. Establishes
interventions and specific measurable outcomes that are consistent
with identified needs and strengths. Identifies goals, and outcomes
and timeframes that are realistic, measurable and address
functional needs and strengths. Modifies and updates the plan of
care as patient status warrants. based on patient progress and
caregiver input. Supports modifications to the plan or care with
documentation of clinical decision-making in reports, notes and
progress summaries. Assists other therapists to enhance
intervention skills (design and implementation of episodes of care
in collaboration with the patient/family). - Provides skilled
therapy, reassessing patient status during each session ensuring
quality of care: Selects and performs therapeutic techniques and
that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status,
reflecting therapist’s clinical knowledge and theory. Provides
patient/caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions and
equipment use and documents patient/caregiver
understanding/demonstration provided. Plans discharge at evaluation
and throughout the course of treatment based on patient response,
caregiver goals, participation and progress. Prepares the patient
and family for episodic transitions and discharge from therapy and
provides education to determine if/when follow-up therapy services
are indicated. Develops/revises competencies and plans that utilize
current therapy standards of care for particular a variety of
patient conditions and populations and family-centered planning and
informed decision making. Identifies new/revised treatment tools
and approaches and assists in implementation when appropriate.
Independently manages own inpatient schedule with efficiency and
timeliness. Manages unforeseen events with confidence and
professionalism. - Completes all documentation of services per
department standards: Independently writes clear, concise, relevant
and inclusive documentation that facilitates communication of the
patient’s status and ongoing needs. Therapist adheres to all
procedures and documentation standards per Rehabilitation standard
operating procedures. Rehab specifications. Submits accurate and
complete charges for each day and reconciles charges with provider
billing report daily. Completes communication/accountability
information tools (i.e. spreadsheets, data collection forms,
documentation self-assessments and peer reviewsdischarge
notification) within established timelines. - Coordinates patient
care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care
and communication as noted in the clinical record: Identifies the
need for and makes referrals to other disciplines following
established criteria. Exhibits knowledge about care provided by
other disciplines and communicates effectively with patient, family
and team members to reach optimum patient outcomes while remaining
within scope of practice. Completes accurate documentation and
communicates recommendations to providers and outside agencies with
effective use of correspondence reports per standard operating
procedures. - Supervises patient care interventions provided by
physical therapy assistantsor occupational therapy assistants
following guidelines established by the APTA or AOTAand the state
of Tennessee’s discipline-specific practice acts: Reviews and
updates goals and care plans for patients assigned to physical
therapy or occupational therapy assistants on a monthly basis. -
Meets all competencies for work specific assignments as indicated
by clinical and inpatient competency checklists. - Promotes and
maintains professional relationships with other departments.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients,
families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional,
responsible and courteous environment. - Is sensitive to the needs,
feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a
non-threatening way and pleasant manner and treats them with
respect. Proactively seeks performance feedback and identifies
approaches to improve performance - Promotes and maintains
effective communication: Responds timely to messages from
providers, other departments, caregivers, and other internal and
external customers. Responds within established timeframes for all
on-call procedures and call backs. Checks and responds to email and
voicemail at the beginning and end of each workday at a minimum.
Answers staff phone while in staff areas. Addresses conflicts in a
timely and professional manner. Communicates upward, keeping
manager informed of pertinent issues and concerns. Assesses
situations and implements most appropriate communication style,
(i.e. guiding, directing, following) per Motivational Interviewing
strategies. Communicates politely and respectfully, promoting
collaborative relationships. Expresses alternate points of view in
a non-threatening way. Knows when it’s appropriate to compromise
and when it is important to take a stand. - Assumes responsibility
for own growth and development. Assists others with training
education, growth and development: Maintains and enhances clinical
knowledge and skills. Pursues alternative continuing education
opportunities. Attends all in-service education when scheduled to
work. Keeps current with departmental issues and operations. -
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part
of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to
facilitate the department’s/unit ability to meet its goals and
objectives. Willingly accepts responsibility to fulfill scheduled
on-call time and holiday coverage per department staffing
guidelines. - Participates in providing an environment conducive to
learning for students from the professional schools utilizing the
hospital and rehabilitation departments for clinical experience. -
Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and
contributing skills that complement those of other team members.
Fulfills commitments to team members. - Exhibits innovative
thinking. Looks for ways to improve effectiveness by implementing
new ideas and more efficient approaches. Willingly accepts and
completes any other assignments that may be requested. - Utilizes
hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
Demonstrates accurate use of KRONOS time tracking system.
Demonstrates accurate use of ETCH Premium Pay Guidelines for
clocking on-call pay and call back pay. - Meets staff attendance
standards and maintains personal records of unexpected occurrences.
Submits accurate patient charges daily. Reconciles charges with
billing report and attended appointments in CWS daily. Meets
departmental productivity requirements as indicated by annually
established criteria. - Shows initiative to actively maintain and
increase caseload by re-attempting missed visits and rescheduling
appointments, offering alternate days and times when applicable. -
Demonstrates effective use of equipment (DME) distribution
procedures per department guidelines. Independently manages patient
care/non-patient care time constructively. Uses time productively
in direct and in-direct patient care, department contributions, and
assisting team members. Prepares for each session with needed
therapy material, documentation and equipment. - Independently
manages patient scheduling with efficiency and timelines. Mentors
and assists others in timely completion of administrative and
procedural documentation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Note: Reasonable
accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this position. - Light lifting,
pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and
frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required.
Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending
and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive
motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference
everyday. About Us: At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at
the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live
out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and
Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team
engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction,
every time. - Compassion – We imagine what others are going
through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever
possible. - Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with
integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our
mission. - Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly
and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths. - Excellence – We
set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient
care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our
patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.
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