Physical Therapist

LifePoint Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to help patients restore function, improve mobility, and manage pain. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver evidence-based, patient-focused care. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and contributing to community health initiatives. LifePoint Health offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise will directly support healthier, non-urban communities. Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical conditions. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, neuromuscular re-education, and appropriate modalities. Document assessments, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care and contribute to discharge planning. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, rehabilitation goals, home exercise programs, and strategies for safety and prevention of re-injury or decline. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team. Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory and ethical guidelines while maintaining a clean and safe treatment environment. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and professional development activities within the department. Support community health and wellness initiatives consistent with LifePoint Health’s mission to make communities healthier. Patient assessment and evaluation Developing and implementing PT care plans Therapeutic exercise prescription Manual therapy techniques Gait and balance training Neuromuscular re-education Post-surgical rehabilitation Pain management interventions Use of modalities (e.g., ultrasound, e-stim, heat/cold) Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family education Discharge planning and home exercise programming Infection control and safety procedures Time management and case prioritization Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (CAPTE-accredited) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced certifications in specialty areas (e.g., orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics) preferred