Physical Therapist - FullTime (Critical Access Hospital)

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Cochise Community Hospital in Willcox, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to provide medically-prescribed PT for in-patients and out-patients at a small CAH. You’ll help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and foster patient-centered care in a rural community.

Work under the Rehabilitation Services Manager/PT, participate in CQI activities, adhere to all regulations, and maintain a professional appearance and organized approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited college.
• Master's of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (after 1990).
• Current unrestricted Physical Therapist license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – must maintain current certification.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the Physical Therapist (PT) in a team and mission-based setting to provide PT for in-patients and out-patients at a CAH.
• Restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities through evidence-based PT.
• Adhere to state, federal, and local regulations; participate in CQI and performance improvement activities.
• Work under supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager/PT and designated administrator.

Job description

Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH) is a Critical Access Hospitalwith two rural health clinicslooking to fill a Full-Time Physical Therapist position.

We are a family-friendly community with welcoming individuals who value a sense of community. Leave the rat race and choose a better work-life balance in the heart of Southwest Arizona. Northern Cochise Community Hospital gives you a reason to exhale when thinking about affordable living, great schools and a slower work pace. Experience our rural community witha laid back lifestyle that is hard to beat in Willcox’s high desert! We are surrounded by Arizona’s most prominent mountain ranges, beautiful southwestern desert sunsets, wine country, western culture, and a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking, mountain biking, horse riding trails, scores of birds including Sandhill cranes migration to lakes and ponds.Our area is known to be a “go to†place not just for recreation and slower pace, but also for apple orchards and pistachio groves! If you’re ready for the chance to work with other professionals who share your values and commitment to improving the quality of life for those around you, we invite you to discover more about us.

For more information on our area, visit our City of Willcox at:visitwillcox.az.gov

Summary:

Functions as the Physical Therapist (PT) in a team and mission-based setting to provide medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part and activities for in-patients and out-patients of a (small) Critical Access Hospital (CAH) at Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH).

PT provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. PT is responsible for creating an environment of patient-centered care through evidence-based standard. In collaboration with meeting required compliance with all state, federal, and local regulation laws, standards and protocols PT ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. PT must project a professional appearance and be well organized with strong critical thinking skills. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

The Physical Therapist (PT) must possess strong qualities that instill trust and accountability for a successful outcome.

This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, timely deadlines, etc.,

Supervision Required:

Works under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist (RSM/PT) or designated administrator.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited college program in Physical Therapy required.

Master’s of Science Degree from an accredited college program in Physical Therapy required after 1990.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current unrestricted Physical Therapist, license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (American Heart Association), required – must maintain current certification and recertify prior to expiration date.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.