PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Per Diem Variable (41770)

UCP of Central Arizona • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The per diem physical therapist provides physical therapy services to individuals and families served by UCP of Central AZ within the therapy program. Per diem therapists support programmatic needs including caseload development for new staff, evaluation support, specialty program schedules, models of therapy that have variable dosage and other short-term needs to support the therapy program.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Physical Therapy, with a pediatric internship.
• Verifiable experience writing prescriptive programs.
• Must possess current Arizona physical therapist license.
• Must meet agency licensure standards for fingerprinting, CPR and First aid.
• Advanced computer skills. Ability to use technology on hardware devices, mobile phones and software programs
• Must have reliable transportation with daily access to vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, with one or more years of experience working with children with developmental or multiple disabilities.
• Verifiable experience with evaluation and treatment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Follows the APTA scope of practice for physical therapists.
• Provides evaluations and direct therapy services in individual or small group sessions.
• Develops a therapeutic approach to exercises that can be carried out in the home and relates to daily living with individuals, families, and/or caregivers. Assists individuals, families, and/or caregivers to follow through on programs developed.
• Maintains availability in order to meet program needs related to scheduling. This can include high-demand seasons, specialty programs, completing evaluations, and covering full-time therapist absences.
• Works as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team on the implementation of individual goals and objectives.
• Completes evaluations, progress reports, billing notes, and all written documentation as needed.
• Maintains consistent communication with therapy team in order to support scheduling needs and clinical needs of individuals served in the therapy program.
• Other duties as necessary to promote physical development and ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of members and families.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate UCP’s Values

What This Job Offers