Physical Therapist ( Hybrid )

Hoofbeats with Heart is one of the leading providers of In home and in Clinic therapy throughout the Central Arizona. Hoofbeats with Heart has a proven track record of effective therapies based on our amazing team of therapists. 

We currently have an opening for a full or part-time  Physical   Therapist  who wants to be part of a dynamic, professional, and innovative team. We provide services to our clients in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley.

General Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants [PTA’s] and write client evaluations
• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.
• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Full and part time available.
• Flexible scheduling..
• Continuing education for Hippo (horse) Therapy available.
• Exciting forward thinking work environment with supportive team.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapist License

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour