Physical Therapist - Lymphedema

Physical Therapist

This position is accountable for providing quality physical therapy services under the supervision of the Therapy Supervisor, Manager, and ultimately, the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies. This individual provides comprehensive physical therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in therapy settings across the health system, including their families/caregivers. Services include, but are not limited to, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of gait and transfer limitations, orthotic/prosthetic training, and comprehensive wound care.

The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in all therapy settings. This position conducts evaluations, develops appropriate plans of care, and provides rehabilitation services through time of discharge from the facility. This position is responsible for the direct clinical supervision of staff physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians. Therapist is expected to provide services interchangeably among "like facilities." For example, acute care staff may float between inpatient hospital settings, while post-acute staff may provide services within various post-acute facility settings based upon census and business needs. At times, this position may be asked to participate in program development and outcome measurements in the clinical setting. Per diem staff is required to work at least one major and one minor holiday each year. Major holidays are defined as Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Minor holidays are defined as New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. If an area is closed on major holidays, the requirement is to work at least one day the week of the holiday period. This position does provide patient care.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Recent graduates who have applied for the registration examination may be considered for provisional appointment.

Experience: Applicants with physical disabilities experience, specialty certification, or experience in one or more specialty areas is preferred.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physical Therapy license. Provisional License acceptable until State of Nevada Physical Therapy license is issued. Home Health- 205351 - Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicles Report criteria and current automobile insurance for department.

Certification(s): BLS/CPR certification per AHA standards required.

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.