Physical Therapist

About the role

Welcome to Carondelet Health Network, where making a real difference in people's lives is at the heart of everything we do. Beyond just medical treatments, we believe in the power of genuine connections and heartfelt compassion. It's what sets us apart and makes us truly special. When you join our team, you're not just stepping into a job – you're becoming part of a community that uplifts and supports each other every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform a skilled evaluation through impairment testing with interpretation of the findings that relate to functional deficits.
• Develop treatment plans relevant to clinical findings that provide individualized treatment for patient level of care and length of stay and that relate to established goals.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, and goals that relate to clinical findings.
• Reassess patient’s functional need, and adjust care plan as indicated, including documentation of status change.
• Demonstrate knowledge and provide assessment and physical treatments such as relates to: Sensory, Strength /Tone, Range of Motion, Balance / Coordination, Functional Mobility, Bed Mobility, Gait & Transfers, Motor Control / Learning, Joint / Soft tissue mobilizations, and Body systems (i.e. musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, and cardiovascular).
• Provide physical therapy modalities such as: Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation / Interferential, TENS, Hot/Cold Packs, Ice Massage, Traction, Laser, Pulsed Lavage, Negative Pressure Therapy, infrared, and Compression.
• Demonstrate and instruct patient/caregiver on body mechanics.
• Identify contraindications for patient.
• Follow precautions for WB, Cardiac, Contact, spinal precautions, and precautions with total joint replacements.
• Maintain skills required to use and care for equipment such as: Pulse Oximeter, Blood Pressure Cuff / Pulse, Exercise Equipment, sliding boards, crutches, canes, walkers, Wheelchairs (including CADILLAC), Patient Beds (Versacare, Total Care, SizeWise) (IP only), Tilt Table, Floor Lift, Lite Gait, and Standing Frame.
• Counsel patient and family regarding treatments and modalities and home programs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team processes, including collaboration with physicians, vendors, other disciplines; inclusive of discharge planning.
• Guide the practice of support staff to achieve patient and departmental goals.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for students and staff, as appropriate.
• Participate in performance improvement teams/activities and quality improvement measures within the department.
• Act as a resource to promote physical therapy within Carondelet.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Doctorate’s in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure Required: Valid, current license, AZ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Certificates Required: CPR-BLS.
• Experience Required: 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy. Preferred: Prior patient exposure in area of practice.
• Skills Required: Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge Required: Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice.
• Technology Required: Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits

Up to $20K Bonus Based on Eligibility

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time days