Inpatient Physical Therapist - Osborn

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•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 uses specialized skills to prevent dysfunction, restore function, or slow the progression of pathology, supporting patients’ 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. Work must follow physician referral guidelines, professional and organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies. The therapist communicates effectively and provides strong customer service to physicians, coworkers, caregivers, families, patients, and other healthcare providers. The position is based at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale. It is a day-shift role requiring two weekend shifts per month and one winter and one summer holiday shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved accredited university, completed before starting employment.
Current, good-standing Arizona Physical Therapy Board license and/or Compact State Licensure upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved accredited university, completed before starting employment.
Six months of experience.
For a network float position, six months of recent experience.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques such as therapeutic exercises, 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 and applicable DNV and Medicare requirements.
Evaluate patients according to department operating policy, use sound clinical reasoning, identify treatment diagnoses, and establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable functional goals and a discharge plan.
Reassess patient responses to treatment and document that services remain effective and appropriate.
Maintain accurate, current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and patient charges.
Complete billing and billing sheets according to department procedures and timeframes, and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and 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 to support optimal treatment outcomes and collaborative staff relationships.
Delegate appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants, supervise care provided by therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provide updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a resource on therapy-related issues for assistive personnel and staff in other departments.
Help identify department needs and process improvements.
Support recruitment and retention through positive role-modeling and fostering peer relationships.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentor programs.