Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Thompson Peak

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

HonorHealth Thompson Peak MOB is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and oversee therapy services for patients with physical disabilities or functional limitations. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, collaboration with the care team, and development of appropriate plans of care with patient-family input.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge plans while working with physicians and case managers to

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required or preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy prior to starting employment (incomplete line in source)

Aufgaben

• Evaluates and treats patients using an individualized plan of care.
• Communicates with physicians, caregivers, and patients to support outcomes.
• Maintains accurate documentation and billing as required by department policies.
• Supervises therapy assistants and updates treatment plans as needed.

Jobbeschreibung

Primary City/State:
Thompson Peak - MOB - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd

Category:
Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift:
Monday - Friday 10:15am-6:45pm

Department:
Therapy Services OP-Thompson Peak

Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Located @ Thompson Peak Pkwy & Scottsdale Rd

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Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based physical therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning to their prior level of function. They act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. They embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers.

Essential Functions

Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed. Maintains a current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare requirements.

Evaluates patients per the Department Operating Policy. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses. Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional goals and a defined discharge plan. Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation.

Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient's medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges. Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes. Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

Confers with the interdisciplinary team to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated. Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's needs, status, and discharge plans. Provides timely, proactive feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and equipment needs as appropriate. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated. Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships. Delegates appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants; supervises care delivered by the therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provides updated plan of treatment and instruction to the same. Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments.

Assists in the identification of department needs and process improvements. Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling and fostering peer relationships. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs.

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, prior to starting employment. - Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, prior to starting employme