Physical Therapist / PT - Outpatient Neuro

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN at SWAN Outpatient Neurorehab in Phoenix, AZ

Who we are looking for:

• Provide 1:1 patient care in 60-minute treatment sessions , focusing on functional rehabilitation for adults with neurological injuries
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of passionate, skilled therapists (PT/OT/SLP/COTA/PTA) to focus on patient-centered outcomes
• Provide personalized care in an innovative outpatient setting utilizing the latest technology and equipment including Bioness BITS, FES, biVABA, Assistive Technology, and more!

What you will receive: PRN

• Flexible Hours- Make your own schedule
• No Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays
• Clinical Autonomy
• Supportive Team and Leadership
• Professional Growth & Education Opportunities

Responsibilities

What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include Pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times