Acute Care Physical Therapist - Full-Time Growth & Impact

American Advanced Management, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Specialty Hospital in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatric patients. You will evaluate, plan and implement individualized care to restore strength, mobility and function under physician orders, while supervising PTAs and aides.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting progress, and collaborating with care teams. Licensure, BLS, and a CAPTE-accredited education are required.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program graduate; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent at licensure.
• APTA affiliation encouraged.
• 1 year acute care or inpatient experience preferred.
• Current PT license or PT Compact privilege.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and designs individualized plans of care.
• Performs therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, mobility and manual therapy.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the medical record.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides as required.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families and hospital staff about progress and discharge plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

DPT or equivalent licensure

Job description

Phoenix Specialty Hospital in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatric patients. You will evaluate, plan and implement individualized care to restore strength, mobility and function under physician orders, while supervising PTAs and aides.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting progress, and collaborating with care teams. Licensure, BLS, and a CAPTE-accredited education are required.