Physical Therapist PRN

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Arizona seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic procedures as prescribed by a physician. The role establishes individualized goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

The PRN position may cover weekdays, weekends, and holidays with minimum coverage requirements. The therapist educates patients and families, operates equipment safely, and collaborates with the

Qualifications

• PT license in the state of employment required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
• Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
• Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
• Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
• Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.

Job description

Physical Therapist

Position Type: PRN; may cover weekdays, weekends and holidays. Minimum PRN requirements are: coverage of at least 2 weekend days per month and coverage of at least 1 holiday.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

• Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
• Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
• Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
• Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
• Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
• Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required