Physical Therapist Alzheimers Institute

Banner University Medical Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group is hiring a Physical Therapist for Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on improving mobility, balance and coordination for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, while educating caregivers on home safety and care techniques.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus contingent on a 12-month commitment. Responsibilities include evaluation, planning and supervision of PT treatment per physician referral and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional abilities and develops a plan of care with goals.
• Implements and documents individualized treatment plans.
• Maintains detailed progress documentation and clinical notes.
• Communicates results and patient progress to the team and family/caregiver.
• Assists in workload management and department operations as needed.
• Supervises personnel and participates in training and orientation.
• Participates in department meetings and process improvements.
• Interacts with patients, families and staff to ensure safe, effective care.

Education

Graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy

Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice

BLS certification

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Location and Compensation

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: BUMG-BAI-PT Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $5,000 sign on bonus! *Eligibility for the sign-on requires a 12 month commitment.

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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is committed to ending Alzheimer’s before we lose another generation.

About the Center

At this center, people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their families access a new standard of care that brings together innovative therapies, advanced treatments and valuable resources.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist with with Banner Alzheimer's, you'll primarily focus on improving mobility, balance, and coordination through tailored exercises, aiming to help patients maintain independence in daily activities, reduce fall risk, and enhance overall quality of life by addressing physical limitations associated with the disease; they also educate caregivers on proper support techniques and home safety modifications to further assist the patient.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

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 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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