Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Shea
About The Position
The Outpatient 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, enhancing movement and daily living skills. The therapist collaborates with patients and families to develop and update plans of care aimed at returning patients to their prior level of function, following physician referral guidelines, professional and regulatory standards, and departmental policies. Strong customer service and clear, tactful communication with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers are expected. This position is based at the Shea Medical Office Building in Scottsdale, Arizona. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.
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 license in good standing issued by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy and/or PT Compact licensure upon hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
- Six months of recent experience for a network float position.
- Six months of experience.
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based therapy 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 according to department operating policy, synthesize evaluation information, identify treatment diagnoses, and establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable, functional goals and discharge plans.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment and document the effectiveness and appropriateness of services.
- Maintain accurate and current patient medical records, including evaluations, treatment notes, updated plans of care, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily charges.
- Complete billing documentation according to department procedures and timelines, and use resources effectively and efficiently.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and medical personnel regarding treatment, patient status, and discharge planning; provide timely feedback on discharge needs, 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 assistants and other assistive personnel, and provide updated treatment plans and instructions.
- Serve as a therapy resource for assistive personnel and staff from other departments.
- Help identify department needs and process improvements; support 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 mentor programs.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.
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