Physical Therapist

Banner Health; Page, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Page Hospital in Page, Arizona is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, planning, and documentation aligned with physician referrals and regulatory standards.

The position supports work-life balance with hours Mon–Thu 8am–6pm and Fri 8am–12pm, in a scenic northern Arizona community near Lake Powell.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy license in the State of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to become proficient with computer software applications used in automated patient care environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and determines if intervention is needed; establishes a plan of care and measurable goals.
• Implements individualized treatment plan considering patient’s physical, social, spiritual, cultural and age-specific needs.
• Documents according to professional practice guidelines; maintains timely and legible records with evidence-based treatment.
• Communicates evaluation and treatment results to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team clearly and promptly.
• Exhibits adaptability in caseload, scheduling, and staffing; assists in other patient care areas as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and students, ensuring competency.
• Participates in department operations and process improvement; meets productivity standards.
• Interacts with multiple levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts to coordinate care.

Education

APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy

Current Physical Therapy license

BLS certification

Job description

## Physical TherapistApply: Page Hosp (501 N Navajo Drive): Full time: Posted Today: R4454739**Primary City/State:**Page, Arizona**Department Name:**Thrpy-Acute-Hosp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical CareGreat careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients, as well as the chance to explore different specialties and certifications. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities, apply today and join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives. Page Hospital emphasizes a uniquely holistic approach to recovery. The care provided to each patient goes beyond physical needs, caring for the person’s spiritual and emotional well-being in an environment uniquely designed for healing. We are looking for a Physical Therapist who shares our vision of making health care easier, so life can be better. Our ideal candidate will want to learn and develop their career. The hours would be Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-12pm, allowing for work-life balance in a beautiful and scenic community. Position will consist of both inpatient and Outpatient in our Clinic. **Full-Time Physical Therapist position available! Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 8am-6pm, Fri, 8am-12pm**Page Hospital has provided exceptional patient care to the people of Page and nearby northern Arizona communities since 1958. Today, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital offers a wide range of medical services that include a Level IV Trauma emergency department, surgery, medical imaging, obstetrics, cardiopulmonary, acute care and rehabilitation. Page is a dynamic community that boasts spectacular vistas and convenient access to some of the nation's most popular recreational destinations, including Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and the Grand Canyon. If you're looking for the opportunity to contribute to the health of a growing community while experiencing an exhilarating lifestyle, Page Hospital is the place.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 1. 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. 2. Implements 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMust 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.