Physical Therapist

Barrow Brain and Spine•Phoenix, AZ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Our World-Class Team Begins with YOU! Barrow Brain and Spine is a physician-owned specialty practice focused in the areas of neurosurgery and advanced spine care and pain management. As a partner of Barrow Neurological Institute, the practice encompasses 32 neurosurgeons, 8 physiatrists and performs more than 9,000 surgeries each year. This globally recognized group directs the Neurosurgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona and serves more than 21,000 patients per year. Do you have what it takes to be part of our World-Class team? At Barrow Brain and Spine, each team member is dedicated to the highest levels of performance, integrity, collaboration, and commitment to patient care. These are not just words on a page, this is our culture. If you are looking for an extraordinary work environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients and team members, we look forward to hearing from you. Job Information Barrow Brain and Spine is hiring a motivated Physical Therapist to work in a growing outpatient clinic. We are a team of Physical Therapist that along with our experienced team of Physical Therapy Technicians work closely with the Neurosurgeons and Physiatrists to aid our patients in achieving the best possible outcomes. Our referrals consist of primarily orthopedic spine patients who are being treated either conservatively or post-surgically by the physician. We place a very high value on manual therapy and participate in weekly clinical in-service to continue to build therapist skills. We place the highest importance on patient outcomes and are looking for a Physical Therapist who is equally committed to the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

Reports to work regularly without undue tardiness.
Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times.
Dresses appropriately and professionally
Works independently, without direct supervision
Completes work accurately and in a timely manner.
Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation.
Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties.
Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members.
Certified as a physical therapist.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
1-2 years’ experience managing as a physical therapist.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spine conditions a plus

Responsibilities

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to perform various physical activities, such as ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Monitors use of electronic modalities and the DRX machine.
Administers traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotics.
Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggests revisions in treatment program, and integrates physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
Fosters the success of the BBBS Compliance program. Maintains knowledge of and complies with established policies and procedures.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Maintains confidentiality regarding both patient and staff meetings and participates in special committees.
Other duties assigned.