Physical Therapist (PT)

Payson Care Center•Payson, AZ

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered in collaboration with nursing, therapy, and medical staff, to help patients make functional progress and improve quality of life. Patient needs may include orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute conditions; the patient mix varies by facility. The therapist follows and modifies treatment plans, establishes functional goals, and oversees and evaluates care provided by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students. The position is listed as full-time or PRN. New graduates are welcome to apply. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is listed. Benefits are specified for full-time employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program: BSPT, MSPT, or DPT; graduates from 2003 or later 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, and kept current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Demonstrate good body mechanics.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to perform in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students.
Document appropriately and on time, and use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, patients, families, and support departments, and coordinate to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs and policies, company policies, and compliance procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use sound reasoning and judgment.