Physical Therapist Pool

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,292 - 85,870; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs to help patients function independently. Under the Clinical Supervisor Rehab, you will assess progress, instruct patients and families, coordinate aftercare, and guide exercises and modalities to maximize recovery.

The position is a pool role offering a $53.05 hourly rate, requiring a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, AZ license, BLS, fingerprint clearance, and strong communication,

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements rehabilitation programs to help patients function independently.
• Evaluates progress, instructs patient/family, and coordinates aftercare services.
• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients with therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Observes patients to determine effects of treatments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor Rehab, this position evaluates, plans, and implements appropriate treatment programs designed to help patients function independently. This position will evaluate progress, instruct the patient/family, and coordinate treatment with after care services to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients following disease, injury, or congenital defect. This position will instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and modalities as well as observe patients and determine effects of treatments.

Pool Position

$53.05 Hourly Rate

Qualifications

Education

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience

Requires a minimum of zero to one (0-1) year of clinical PT experience in inpatient and outpatient services (therapy school experience acceptable).

Certification/Licensure

Current Arizona state Physical Therapy licensure is required.

Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required and will be required within 3 months.

Physical Therapy Department

Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff members.
• Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet designated deadlines are required.