Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Osborn
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 an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with patients and families to support a return to the patient’s prior level of function, following physician referral guidelines, professional and regulatory standards, and departmental policies. The role also requires strong customer service and clear, tactful communication with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers. This position is based at the Osborn Medical Office Building in Scottsdale, Arizona. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An up to $15,000 sign-on bonus is available. The role includes evaluating patients, establishing measurable and functional treatment goals and discharge plans, providing skilled therapy, and monitoring and documenting patient response. The therapist coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and medical personnel, supports discharge planning, delegates appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants, and supervises therapist assistants and assistive personnel. The position also contributes to staff development, departmental activities, and process improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, required before starting employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Current, good-standing Arizona Physical Therapist license and/or PT Compact license upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, preferred before starting employment.
- Six months of recent experience preferred for a network float position.
- Six months of experience preferred.
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based techniques, including 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 through continuing education and professional resources.
- Evaluate patients in accordance with department operating policy and use clinical reasoning to identify treatment diagnoses.
- Establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable, attainable, functional goals and defined discharge plans.
- Evaluate patients’ responses to treatment and document the effectiveness and appropriateness of services.
- Maintain accurate and current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, care plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and charges.
- Complete billing documentation according to departmental procedures and timelines.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently to support financial stewardship.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and medical personnel regarding 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.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers to support treatment outcomes and collaborative relationships.
- Delegate appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants; supervise therapist assistants and assistive personnel and provide them with updated treatment plans and instructions.
- Serve as a resource on therapy-related matters for assistive personnel and staff from other departments.
- Help identify departmental needs and process improvements.
- Contribute to staff recruitment and retention through positive role modeling and peer relationships.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentoring programs.
Benefits
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
