Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Frank Lloyd Wright

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, administers, and oversees evidence-based physical therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. The role uses specialized skills to prevent dysfunction, restore function, or slow the progression of pathology, helping patients improve movement and daily living skills. The therapist develops and updates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to support a return to the patient’s prior level of function. Work must comply with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures. The therapist is expected to provide strong customer service and communicate clearly and tactfully with physicians, coworkers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers. The position is based at the Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd outpatient therapy location in North Scottsdale. The posting offers flexible scheduling for five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, and notes a professional billing model. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
APTA membership or qualification, listed as preferred.
Six months of recent experience for a network float position.
Six months of experience.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, 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 and DNV and Medicare requirements through continuing education and professional resources.
Evaluate patients according to Department Operating Policy, synthesize evaluation data, identify treatment diagnoses, and establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable functional goals and a defined discharge plan.
Evaluate patients’ responses to treatment and document the effective and appropriate provision of services.
Maintain accurate, current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Complete billing documentation according to departmental procedures and timelines, and use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and appropriate medical personnel regarding treatment plans, patient status, needs, and discharge plans.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other key personnel about discharge needs, including recommended level of care and equipment needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated and communicate information and concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes and collaborative staff relationships.
Delegate appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants, supervise care delivered by assistants and assistive personnel, and provide updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a resource on therapy-related issues for therapy assistive personnel and staff from 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 and/or mentor programs.