Full Time Physiatrist Needed

Physical TherapistApplylocations: Ogallala Community Hosp (2601 N Spruce St)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4444498**Primary City/State:**Ogallala, Nebraska**Department Name:**Physical Thrpy-Hosp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical Care**$15,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available**Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town.Ogallala Community Hospital is proud to be named a Top 100 out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals in the country. As a Physical Therapist at Ogallala Community Hospital, you will work as part of a high functioning and fun team to treat patients of all ages. **This position will be primarily working in our Wound Care department. This is a Full-Time opportunity that will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.** In addition, you will enjoy excellent compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee wellness program and employee discounts. Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Initiates discharge planning. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health