Physical Therapist (Pool/Hospital)

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Monthly stipend for ancillary benefits

HSA with company match

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Events

Free Lunch Fridays

No Holidays

Job summary

The CORE Institute is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires a Doctoral/ Master's/ Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least one year of experience in acute care or outpatient orthopedic settings.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise therapeutic exercises, and coordinate discharge planning. A CPR/BLS certification is required, and the position offers competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care or outpatient orthopedic setting is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Arizona required.
• CPR/AED or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses evaluations and test results to determine PT treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Administers manual exercises and guides patients in activities and use of assistive devices to meet treatment goals.
• Completes discharge planning by coordinating with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care staff.
• Designs home exercise programs to continue progress after discharge and instructs patients and caregivers accordingly.
• Documents patient care in records and maintains patient confidentiality and safety standards.
• Maintains infection-control procedures and ensures equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral)

Job description

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events
• Free Lunch Fridays
• No Holidays

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.

A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care or outpatient orthopedic setting is required.

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Arizona required

CPR/AED or BLS certification required.

Essential Functions

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as specific exercise protocols, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as walkers, crutches, and canes.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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