Physical Therapist II

About the role

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. The Physical Therapist II has mastered basic technical and organizational physical therapy skills. Has skills in evaluating patient responses and uses past experiences and evidence-based practices in providing care and decision-making. There is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The Physical Therapist II is able to make independent decisions guided by experience, as well as policies and standards. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when necessary. Maintain acceptable standards of patient care within the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Perform a skilled evaluation through impairment testing with interpretation of the findings that relate to functional deficits.
• Problem identification is the therapist’s clinical judgment about the client’s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Education - Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy
• Licensure/Certifications: Valid, current license- AZ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. CPR-BLS

Qualifications

• Preferred Requirements: Education - Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Experience: Prior patient exposure in area of practice

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A