ACUTE HOSPITAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Inpatient Unit, Per Diem

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV seeks an inpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer treatments for adolescent to geriatric patients, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

The role requires current state licensure, 3+ years of experience and BLS certification. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, educating staff, and supporting program development within a high-functioning team.

Qualifications

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
• 3+ years of experience in all aspects of physical therapy.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans and goals, monitors progress and updates plans as needed.
• Reports progress to staff, patients and family; participates in care conferences and rounds.
• Maintains documentation for communication with physicians and third-party payers.
• Schedules and coordinates patient care; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educates staff and contributes to program development or updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical therapy

BLS certification

3+ years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

**$2,000 Sign on Bonus**

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

What we at Northern Nevada Medical Center value:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient’s shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient’s lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

The hospital inpatient Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers treatment to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients aimed at facilitating the highest level of independence and recovery. They collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to ensure that therapy needs are addressed to improve outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. They also assist with education of staff and program development, as needed. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate the ability to work within a high functioning team and communicate effectively.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans and goals, monitors patient progress and modifies plan of treatment and goals as needed. Provides patient treatment and education to meet patient and team goals, educational objectives, and productivity standards.
• Reports the patients’ progress to the staff, patients, and family. Participates in care conferences and team rounds as appropriate to case load and assignment. Submits timely and accurate evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge reports that summarize evaluation findings, establish measurable treatment objectives, and give discharge recommendations.
• Maintains all required documentation for each patient to allow communication with physicians and third-party payers. Documents continuous reassessment of the patient’s status throughout treatment.
• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and community agencies to provide education, resources and referrals. Provides supervision to assigned staff, students or volunteers. Acts as a resource to professional and support staff.
• Schedules and coordinates patient care, communicates with other team members regarding patient care needs and objectives. Provides a variety of therapeutic interventions/modalities to remove barriers that prevent a safe and timely discharge and to facilitate a smooth transition throughout the continuum of care. Communicates with physicians, case management, nursing, and therapy staff to facilitate continuity and carryover of skills for patient discharge.
• Plans and participates in education that enhances personal clinical skills. Assists in the orientation and training of staff, and development or update of programs as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred.
Current BLS certification.

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