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Physical Therapist

  • Phoenix, AZ, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE

17 weeks ago

We are hiring for a Full Time Physical Therapist to build our in-house therapy team!

This position is open to Physical Therapist's at all experience levels.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Critical Illness and Accident Coverage

Dependent care FSA

Vacation, sick, and personal holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Position Summary:

A Physical Therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents/patients suffering from injuries or disease. As strictly a short-term care facility our goal is to help our patient's recover from ailments as quickly as possible to allow them to return home to their loved ones.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certification:

Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.

Current CPR certification.

Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

Establishes and administers a treatment plan with specific therapy goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician.

Assesses patient needs; plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.

Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

Sets realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents.

Documents and records the patients'/residents' condition and progress per state and federal regulations.

Educates patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing the screening of all residents.

Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.

Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.

Provides consultation and clinical supervision to PTA's working in the facility.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Fingerprint Clearance (Preferred)

Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person