Physical Therapist - Acute Therapies Part-Time

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Acute Therapies department. This part-time position involves evaluating and treating patients with various conditions in an acute care setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, communication with healthcare professionals, and documentation of patient care. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be licensed in Arizona. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is also offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of acute inpatient rehabilitation experience required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Arizona necessary.
• BLS CPR certification prior to employment needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in an acute care setting.
• Administers diagnostic testing and develops treatment plans.
• Documents patient care effectively and communicates progress.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy

Skill in assessing needs

Ability to analyze technical instructions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s or Doctorate degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Acute Therapies Part-Time

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Summary

Evaluates records and reports on patient progress. Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital setting. Diagnoses include patients with neurological, orthopedic, surgical, medical and complex psychosocial conditions.

Summary

Evaluates records and reports on patient progress. Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital setting. Diagnoses include patients with neurological, orthopedic, surgical, medical and complex psychosocial conditions.

Essential Functions

Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement.

Analyzes testing and other pertinent information to create an individual treatment plan.

Gathers pertinent data from a variety of sources and develops specific goals and plans, re-evaluating and modifying plans periodically and as necessary.

Considers specific patient variables such as overall medical condition, stamina, motivation, etc. in planning treatment programs.

Chooses, fits, and trains patients in the use of appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or orthotics.

Prepares electronic documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.

Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.

Documents patient care efficiently, timely, and effectively through electronic communication.

Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient, or family/caregiver.

Conducts, or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.

Supervises physical therapy assistants, aides and students, according to department policy and professional standards; delegates treatment and treatment modalities to appropriate personnel.

Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Engages with colleagues inter/intra departmentally for constant process improvement.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Acute Therapy: One (1) to two (2) years of acute inpatient or acute rehabilitation experience required. Will consider appropriate experience acquired during student fieldwork.

LICENSURE, OR CERTIFICATION: Licensed Physical Therapist in state of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR prior to employment. Fingerprint Card required in some departments.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of physical therapy to optimize movement to improve the patient experience and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Knowledge of best practices to ensure optimum patient care.
• Skill in assessing needs and limitations to better assist patients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and interpret abstract and concrete variables.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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