Physical Therapist

Banner Health Corporate; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Employee wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ogallala Community Hospital, part of Banner Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Wound Care department. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, in a dynamic team environment.

The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, with paid orientation and employee wellness benefits. You'll work with patients of all ages in a busy outpatient and hospital setting, contributing to compassionate, innovative care with strong interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduated from an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a plan of care for wound care.
• Implement and adjust treatment plans, ensuring patient-family involvement.
• Document patient progress and treatment details per guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and team for optimal outcomes.
• Supervise and delegate PTA, ATC, and therapy support staff as needed.
• Attend department meetings and participate in quality process improvements.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Licensing

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Primary City/State: Ogallala, Nebraska Department Name: Physical Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $15,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities.

Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town. Ogallala Community Hospital is proud to be named a Top 100 out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals in the country.

As a Physical Therapist at Ogallala Community Hospital, you will work as part of a high functioning and fun team to treat patients of all ages. This position will be primarily working in our Wound Care department. Prior experience preferred. This is a Full-Time opportunity that will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. In addition, you will enjoy excellent compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee wellness program and employee discounts.

If this sounds like the role for you. Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award.

We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Implementing individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license. BLS certification required. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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