Physical Therapist

Overview

Job Details: Children’s Clinics – Tucson, AZ 85712. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $38.91 - $58.36 Hourly. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Health Care.

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Responsibilities

• Provides advanced level physical therapy evaluation, direct patient treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration and care coordination for pediatric to young adult patients with neurological, cardiovascular, sensory, and musculoskeletal impairments.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate clinical and functional assessments, crafting individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and input from patients and their families. Continuously assess progress toward goals and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Perform evaluations, fittings, and adjustments of durable medical equipment (DME) and bracing.
• Compose letters of medical necessity and create equipment requests for medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME).
• Document all patient assessments, treatments, patient/family education, and all relevant and required patient care information in the electronic health record in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with clinic policies.
• Engage in collaborative interdisciplinary care with healthcare providers to support patients in assigned specialty clinics.
• Supervise support personnel in accordance to APTA and Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy guidelines.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentor and provide training in areas of expertise or specialty as requested by the Department Manager. Participate in departmental and team professional education.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic treatment techniques and pediatric assessment tools.
• Knowledge of infant/child development and functional movement analysis as applicable to physical therapy.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of pediatric bracing and ability to assess patient’s bracing needs independently and/or as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to fabricate and modify lower extremity splints and serial casts, and educate patient and family in proper splint/cast care and use.
• Knowledge and ability to implement evidence-based treatment interventions while providing pediatric physical therapy; experience in measuring and reporting clinical and functional outcomes of care to parents, physicians, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ability to execute job duties in compliance with them.
• Knowledge of various types of adaptive equipment including gait trainers, walkers, standers, bath equipment, activity chairs, wheelchairs, and adaptive strollers; ability to determine the most appropriate option(s) and provide training and education on use and maintenance of equipment; ability to complete physician-based peer-to-peer requests when required by insurance; ability to provide appropriate patient and family education on safe and effective use of equipment.
• Professional communication skills for care coordination and patient outcomes.
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records documentation.
• Ability to guide care across the lifespan including planning for transition to adulthood.
• Ability to safely and effectively use electro-physiological or mechanical equipment for the provision of physical therapy care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data.
• Ability to manage time effectively with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college/university required.
• Experience: Two years related pediatric experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certificates: Physical Therapy (PT) license from the Arizona Board of PT Examiners required; AHCCCS Provider Identification Number required (may be obtained upon hire); BLS certification required.

Patient and Work Requirements

• AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION: Neonatal (newborn), Pediatric (birth-13), Young Adult (14-21), Adult (21-65) – check applicable categories.
• Fingerprints: Must maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card; evidence required to begin and maintain employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those encountered in performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role may require standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 100+ pounds for occasional tasks), and exposure to chemicals or fumes as described; specific vision requirements are listed in the original job description.

Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. Employment is at-will.

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