Physical Therapist - FullTime (Critical Access Hospital)

Northern Cochise Community Hospital • Willcox, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as the Physical Therapist (PT) in a team and mission-based setting to provide medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part and activities for in-patients and out-patients of a (small) Critical Access Hospital (CAH) at Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH). PT provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. PT is responsible for creating an environment of patient-centered care through evidence-based standard. In collaboration with meeting required compliance with all state, federal, and local regulation laws, standards and protocols PT ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. PT must project a professional appearance and be well organized with strong critical thinking skills. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. The Physical Therapist (PT) must possess strong qualities that instill trust and accountability for a successful outcome. This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, timely deadlines, etc. Beginning December 1, 2021 new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can request consideration for a medical or religious exemption.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited college program in Physical Therapy required.
• Master’s of Science Degree from an accredited college program in Physical Therapy required after 1990.
• Current unrestricted Physical Therapist license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (American Heart Association), required – must maintain current certification and recertify prior to expiration date.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request consideration for a medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part.
• Provide activities for in-patients and out-patients of a Critical Access Hospital.
• Restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• Create an environment of patient-centered care through evidence-based standard.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulation laws, standards and protocols.
• Project a professional appearance and be well organized with strong critical thinking skills.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Instill trust and accountability for a successful outcome.
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, timely deadlines, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level