Inpatient Physical Therapist - Osborn

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, administers, and oversees evidence-based physical therapy services for people with physical disabilities or functional limitations. The role promotes prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and improved movement and daily living skills. The therapist develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients and families to help patients return to their prior level of function, following physician referral guidelines, applicable standards and regulations, and departmental policies. The position requires concise, tactful communication and strong customer service with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers. The therapist provides inpatient therapy services at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role includes two weekend shifts per month and one winter and one summer holiday shift. An up-to-$15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, obtained before starting employment.
Current, good-standing license issued by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy and/or PT Compact licensure upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Six months of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, obtained before starting employment.
Six months of recent experience for the network float position.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy techniques through continuing education and professional journals, as well as knowledge of DNV and Medicare requirements.
Evaluate patients according to department operating policy; synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses using sound clinical reasoning.
Establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable, attainable, functional goals and a defined discharge plan.
Evaluate patients’ responses to treatment and document the effectiveness and appropriateness of services.
Maintain accurate, current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, treatment-plan updates, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Complete billing and billing sheets according to departmental procedures and timeframes, and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team and appropriate medical personnel about treatment plans, patient status, needs, and discharge plans.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other personnel about discharge needs, recommended level of care, and equipment needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated and communicate information and concerns to support optimal outcomes.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to promote collaborative staff relationships.
Delegate appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants; supervise care provided by assistants and assistive personnel, and provide updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a therapy resource for assistive personnel and staff in other departments.
Help identify department needs and process improvements.
Support recruitment and retention through positive role modeling and peer relationships.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentor programs.