Physical Therapist - Apache Junction

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, document cause for delay in the medical record.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient-related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (e.g., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, grab bars).
• Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises PT assistants, aides, and students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.

• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures, policy, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board at all times.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.