Physical Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess patient needs, set functional goals, educate patients and families, and deliver direct care using appropriate therapies while pursuing ongoing professional development.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Arizona licensure, CPR certification, and ideally at least six months of experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Program in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure/Certifications: Licensure and Registration in Arizona; CPR.
• Experience: Six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs for physical therapy and complete initial evaluation according to department policies.
• Develop and maintain long- and short-term goals that are functional and measurable; re-evaluate as warranted.
• Educate patients and families about status and recommendations; involve them in planning.
• Provide direct patient care using the most appropriate treatment modalities.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills through continuous education and professional organizations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Arizona Licensure/Registration

CPR Certification

Job description

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

• Assess patient needs for physical therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Documents patient care efficiently and effectively.
• Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process. Provides education to patients, caregivers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the patient's status recommendations.
• Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care.
• Maintains and upgrades skills in the field by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, attending educational workshops/conferences, self-study, inservices etc.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Special Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Program in Physical Therapy.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensure and Registration in Arizona. CPR.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience: Six months of experience preferred.

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Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status