Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Cowden

HonorHealth•Lincoln, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and oversees evidence-based physical therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities or functional limitations. The role promotes prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and improved movement and daily living skills. The therapist collaborates with patients and families to develop and update plans of care aimed at helping patients return to their prior level of function, following physician referral guidelines, professional standards, regulations, and departmental policies. The role requires strong customer service and concise, tactful communication with physicians, coworkers, caregivers, families, patients, and other healthcare providers. This position is based at the Cowden Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and works four 10-hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available. The therapist provides individualized treatment using evidence-based techniques, evaluates patient progress, develops measurable treatment and discharge goals, and maintains complete and timely medical-record and billing documentation. The position also coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, supports discharge planning, delegates and supervises appropriate work by physical therapist assistants and assistive personnel, serves as a therapy resource, and contributes to department improvement, staff development, and collaborative working relationships.

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, required upon hire.
Six months of experience preferred.

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 for a network float position, preferred.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate preferred.

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 applicable DNV and Medicare requirements through continuing education and professional resources.
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 defined discharge plans.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and document ongoing findings to support effective and appropriate services.
Maintain accurate, 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 deadlines.
Use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and medical personnel regarding treatment, 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 and address 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 them with updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a resource on therapy-related issues for 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 departmental and interdepartmental meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentor programs.