Physical Therapist - PT - $50k Sign-On Bonus

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Sun City, AZ

About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its team at the Peoria Clinic. The company describes itself as a physical therapist-run and directed private company, where therapists work closely with orthopedic surgeons. The position provides patient care in outpatient physical therapy, with a focus on spine and general orthopedics. The role includes assessing patient health and treatment needs, establishing goals and care plans in collaboration with physicians and patients or families, delivering and documenting care, educating patients and staff, and supporting the Physical Therapy team.

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 delivering physical care according to treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient health assessment and measurement or recording of 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 changes in patients’ conditions.
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
Ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with orthopedics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health status, wellness, compliance with care plans, and need for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Provide acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, performing physicals, assessing patient conditions, and establishing goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with physicians and patients or families.
Coordinate appropriate interdisciplinary treatment and consult with physicians about how physical therapy factors affect patients’ health status.
Document findings, treatments, and other patient information in the medical record.
Educate patients and families about appropriate care and the 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 staff education.
Assist the director with patient care issues.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate current competencies for the position.

Benefits

Up to $50,000 in bonus incentives, including sign-on bonus, loan forgiveness, retention bonus, and more.
Competitive salary.
Up to $2,000 in monthly performance bonuses.
Predictable patient volume.
Comprehensive support model.
Student loan repayment program.
$1,750 or more annual CEU stipend.
Collaboration opportunities with surgical and research teams.
Mentorship program.
Remote therapy monitoring.
Competitive health and welfare benefits.
Monthly $43 stipend for ancillary benefits.
HSA with company match for qualifying HDHP plans.
401(k) plan with company match after six months of service; part-time employees are included.
Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.
Employee Appreciation Days.
Employee Wellness Events.