Physical Therapist (Ft)

American Advanced Management; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist who evaluates and treats adults and geriatrics under physician orders. The role designs individualized plans of care to improve strength, balance, mobility, and function, and works to restore independence across care settings.

You will supervise PTAs and Rehab Aides, contribute to policy development, and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from CAPTE-accredited PT program with DPT or equivalent.
• APTA affiliation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents a complete functional assessment of the patient per guidelines.
• Designs and implements an individualized Plan of Care with measurable goals.
• Performs therapy including exercise, gait training, manual therapy per hospital guidelines.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and support staff.
• Communicates progress and discharge plans with physicians, patients, families.
• Instructs patients in home exercise and discharge programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and post-discharge rehab.
• Maintains licensure, completes mandatory training and continuing education.
• Complies with policies, safety rules, HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

APTA affiliation encouraged

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, the Physical Therapist at Phoenix Specialty Hospital evaluates and treats patients upon the order or referral of a physician or other authorized provider.

This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, designing and implementing individualized Plans of Care that use a variety of therapeutic procedures to restore strength, coordination, balance, and mobility, reduce pain, and improve function. The Physical Therapist supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and support staff to ensure quality care and productivity, and contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and the creation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Must be able to perform in all patient care and operational areas, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use all mandatory safety devices, procedures, and required Personal Protective Equipment. Must also participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include wearing a respirator.

Reviews patient information and evaluates its impact on the assessment and treatment process.

• Conducts and documents a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Designs and implements an individualized Plan of Care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from the patient and family.
• Performs therapy treatment as ordered in a timely manner, including therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, functional mobility, manual therapy, and physical agents, in accordance with established hospital guidelines.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries in the patient medical record in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Meets established departmental productivity standards for the position.
• Supervises, instructs, and directs Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and support staff in treatment procedures, in accordance with supervision requirements.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital personnel regarding patient progress, problems, and discharge plans.
• Orients patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs, and informs patients of any potential risks.
• Establishes and instructs patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise and discharge programs, including equipment recommendations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, patient care conferences, and the continuum of care process when a patient requires further rehabilitation following discharge.
• Contributes to program development and to the creation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical supervision to Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students as requested.
• Completes all annual mandatory training, competency validation, and certification requirements, and maintains current licensure and certifications without lapse.
• Pursues continuing education appropriate to the discipline and responsibilities, including continuing education required for license renewal.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), infection prevention, and patient safety activities; works safely, uses supplies and equipment cost-effectively, and promptly reports hazards and on-the-job injuries.
• Participates actively in the orientation and on-the-job training of assigned personnel.
• Adheres to all Phoenix Specialty Hospital policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, safety rules, The Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and the requirements of any other regulatory agency.
• Works collaboratively with all departments, demonstrates flexibility with changes in census, staffing, and scheduling, and provides service excellence to patients, families, and fellow staff.
• Demonstrates, supports, and models the mission, vision, values, and code of conduct of Phoenix Specialty Hospital.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or an entry-level degree recognized at the time of licensure
• Affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encouraged

Experience

• One (1) year of acute care or inpatient experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates

• Current and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), or a valid PT Compact privilege to practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills

• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills