Physical Therapist

Next Move Healthcare•Yuma, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Physical Therapists to join its Rehabilitation team in Yuma, Arizona. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide skilled therapeutic interventions, and help patients improve mobility, function, strength, and independence. This role works closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families to provide coordinated and evidence-based care. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist seeking a hospital-based rehabilitation position with strong sign-on, relocation, and housing support.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program or equivalent
Current Arizona Physical Therapist license
Current Basic Life Support certification
Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
Ability to independently evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care
Knowledge of evidence-based Physical Therapy treatment techniques
Strong patient, family, and interdisciplinary communication skills
Ability to provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care
Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to supervise and appropriately delegate care to rehabilitation support personnel

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
One or more years of Physical Therapist experience in a hospital setting
Acute inpatient care experience
Experience treating medically complex patients
Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants, technicians, or rehabilitation students

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' functional abilities, mobility limitations, strength, balance, and rehabilitation needs
Determine whether skilled Physical Therapy intervention is appropriate
Develop individualized plans of care and measurable treatment goals
Identify and prioritize factors limiting patient function and independence
Collaborate with patients and caregivers when developing treatment goals
Provide skilled Physical Therapy interventions based on each patient's diagnosis and functional needs
Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical response
Educate patients and caregivers regarding mobility, exercises, safety, equipment, and discharge recommendations
Initiate and participate in discharge planning
Communicate evaluation findings, treatment outcomes, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
Recommend modifications to physician orders when clinically appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate, and evidence-based clinical documentation
Reassess treatment goals and patient progress according to department standards
Adapt to changes in caseload, scheduling, and staffing needs
Assist with patient care in other rehabilitation areas when needed
Supervise and appropriately delegate responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants, therapy technicians, students, and other support personnel
Participate in orientation and training of new rehabilitation staff
Ensure delegated personnel demonstrate appropriate competency before performing assigned tasks
Participate in departmental meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and operational activities
Meet established productivity and documentation standards
Collaborate with physician offices, community providers, healthcare organizations, and other external resources to coordinate patient care