Physical Therapist (Pool/Hospital)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an acute care or outpatient orthopedic setting is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Arizona required.
• CPR/AED or BLS certification required.

Essential Functions

• Messes the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as specific exercise protocols, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as walkers, crutches, and canes.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Safeguards equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Pay

Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)

Schedule

No Holidays

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
Employee Appreciation Days
Employee Wellness Events
Free Lunch Fridays