Physical Therapist - PT - Rehabilitation Therapy - (Physical Therapy )

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 9202 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85020 Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift: Day Department: Therapy Services OP-JCL $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available Located @ Cowden Center, Central Ave & Dunlap, Phoenix 4 x 10hr Shifts, 7:30am-6:00pm Great care starts with great people. (From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
JOB SUMMARY The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based physical therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning to their prior level of function. They act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. They embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers.
Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated.
Maintains a current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., Evaluates patients per the Department Operating Policy.
Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes.
Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.
Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient’s needs, status, and discharge plans.
Provides timely, proactive feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and equipment needs as appropriate.
Delegates appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants; supervises care delivered by the therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provides updated plan of treatment and instruction to the same.
Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments.
Assists in the identification of department needs and process improvements.
Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role‑modeling and fostering peer relationships.
Bachelors in in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, prior to starting employment. Required Masters in or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, prior to starting employment.
Other Network float position: six (6) months recent experience. Physical Therapist - License AZ State Board of Physical Therapy and/or PT Compact License - Current license issued by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy that is in good standing, and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - Certificate Preferred
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