Physical Therapist (PT)

Life Care Center of North Glendale • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct rehabilitation care to patients in physical therapy upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position is available on a flexible schedule, with full-time or PRN positions offered.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a BSPT, MSPT, or DPT; graduates from 2003 onward must have an MSPT or DPT.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
• Coordinate with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Follow applicable facility practices, procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines, and department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time