Physical Therapist - PT - $50k Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
The CORE Institute is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its team at the Mesa Clinic. The company is physical therapist-run and directed, and its physical therapists work closely with orthopedic surgeons. The role provides acute and chronic patient care, assesses patient health and treatment needs, develops care plans in conjunction with physicians and patients or families, and delivers therapy in an interdisciplinary setting. The Physical Therapist documents care, educates patients and families, supervises and supports Physical Therapy Assistants and Technicians, and contributes to ongoing staff education.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Current certification as a Physical Therapist.
- Two or more years of experience in spine orthopedics and general orthopedics.
- Two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
- Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, medication administration, and delivery of physical care according to treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient health assessment and measuring and recording physiologic and growth indices.
- Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
- Skill in evaluating patient problems in person or by phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
- Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.
- Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
- Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with orthopedics is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient health status, wellness, compliance with care plans, and appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provide acute and chronic patient care, including taking patient histories and performing physicals.
- Assess patient condition and establish goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician and patient or family.
- Coordinate appropriate interdisciplinary treatment and consult with physicians about how physical therapy factors affect patient health.
- Document findings, treatments, and other patient information in the medical record.
- Educate patients and families on appropriate care and use of therapies and exercises.
- Serve as an information and education resource for patients, families, and staff.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
- Serve as a resource to Physical Therapy staff and provide ongoing education to staff.
- Assist the director with patient care issues.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Up to $2,000 in monthly performance bonuses.
- Up to $50,000 in bonus incentives, including sign-on bonus, loan forgiveness, retention bonus, and more.
- Student loan repayment program.
- $1,750 or more annual CEU stipend.
- Mentorship program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits.
- Monthly $43 stipend toward ancillary benefits.
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans and company match.
- 401(k) plan with company match after six months of service; part-time employees are included.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Appreciation Days.
- Employee Wellness Events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
