Physical Therapist I-II | Adv Physical Therapist I-II (DH5808)

Tuba City Regional Health Care • Tuba City, AZ

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist I/II / Advanced Physical Therapist I/II position serves to provide quality physical therapy services to a predominately Native American population for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Responsible for management and implementation of Physical Therapy program; provision of physical therapy evaluation and treatment of inpatients (regular work week, and weekend rotation) and outpatients, ages ranging from birth through geriatric; provision of specialty services such as wound care, prosthetic and orthotic clinic, geriatric clinic, high school clinic, functional clinic, spinal cord clinic, assistive technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment, Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotic Supply Program; assumes direction and development of the physical therapy section to include continuing quality improvement, risk management and safety, physical therapy policies and procedures; Joint Commission preparation, staff education, reporting, staff meeting and in-service, and other duties. Responsibilities also include that listed on the Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges form.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid, current, full and unrestricted license in any state within the United States.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff.
• For Physical Therapist II: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• For Advanced Physical Therapist I: Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• For Advanced Physical Therapist II: Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and/or APTA Board Certification Specialist.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with attention to detail.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a busy physical therapy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality physical therapy services to a predominately Native American population.
• Manage and implement the Physical Therapy program.
• Evaluate and treat inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Provide specialty services such as wound care and prosthetic/orthotic clinics.
• Assume direction and development of the physical therapy section.
• Participate in continuing quality improvement and risk management.
• Prepare for Joint Commission and conduct staff education.
• Complete electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn while on duty.
• Participate in clinical research efforts and assist in specialty clinics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees