Physical Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Clinical/Technical Skills Performs evaluations/re-evaluations, discharge summaries progressing patients toward goals and accurately documents results. Written/electronically on inpatients/outpatients and home environment according to SRDH and physical therapy practice standards. Performs appropriate treatment which may include, but not limited to proper use of modalities and therapeutic procedures to maximize functional skills toward independence. Uses equipment specific to age and size of patient. Maintains a safe environment considering the patient's unique circumstances and risk factors related to age, physical limitations and mental status. Uses office or other Rehab equipment effectively & efficiently. Critical Thinking/Problem solving. Job Requirements Required: Physical Therapist: Nevada Basic Life Support Certification – American Heart Association – AHA Preferred: Completed post graduate education, or possesses certification or CEU's in acute care, geriatrics, wound care, orthopedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars, and 1 year of hospital based, acute care practice. Where You’ll Work As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Rose Dominican Siena