Physical Therapist_PRN

Harboroaks; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Tucson is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our residential treatment center on the Tucson campus at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway. Provide rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention services to improve movement and reduce pain in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, planning and adjusting care, educating patients and families, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• One or more years of PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients to improve mobility and manage pain.
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Educate patients and families about the recovery process and home programs.
• Discharge planning including follow-up home programs as appropriate.
• Provide group or individual therapy sessions (e.g., hydrotherapy or movement groups).
• Maintain patient safety and address concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's or DPT

Job description

Overview

Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a PRN Physical Therapistto work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Treat injured or ill patients to improve movement and manage pain by providing services of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Diagnose patient functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods and develop individualized plans of care for patient, outlining the patient goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient pain, help increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness.
• Evaluate and record patient progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed.
• Educate patient and their family about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process. Provide quality, personalized interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
• Complete discharge planning including designing home follow up programs when appropriate.
• May conduct individualized or group therapy sessions, such as Hydrotherapy or Therapeutic Movement Group sessions.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university, as required by state and acceptable for licensure.
• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current active professional license, or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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