Physical Therapist III

About the role

The Physical Therapy Services at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital offer a range of services designed to improve patient mobility and function. As a Physical Therapist III, you will be responsible for performing skilled evaluations, developing personalized treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions.

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.
• Provide input to department Supervisor/Manager/Director in reviewing / assessing ongoing treatment plans and progress.
• 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. Experience - 3 years 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. BLS-CPR.
• Prior to employment, candidates must have a valid Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy license.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Expert therapists serve as change agents by utilizing evidence-based practice and therapies-related research. They actively, and positively, influence the team and foster critical and creative thinking in others, and may form mentoring relationships.

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