Orthopedic Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Carle Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for <1 yr exp

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for >1 yr exp

$5,000 Relocation bonus for >50mi

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and administer outpatient orthopedic care, improving pain, function and overall health. You will act as a clinical resource, supervise students, and collaborate with the care team to deliver patient-centered therapy.

The role requires an Illinois PT license or eligibility and BLS certification; outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) per IDFPR; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services.
• Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• Communicates with medical team.
• Performs documentation according to department and practice standards.
• Meets customer service and productivity standards.
• Serves as clinical instructor when assigned by team lead/manager/supervisor.
• Actively participates in team, program, department assignments and meetings.
• Performs reporting and other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

Tools

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and administer outpatient orthopedic care, improving pain, function and overall health. You will act as a clinical resource, supervise students, and collaborate with the care team to deliver patient-centered therapy.

The role requires an Illinois PT license or eligibility and BLS certification; outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available.