Physical Therapist – Ortho – Outpatient

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based physical therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations.

Responsibilities:

• Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated.
• Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
• Maintains a current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare requirements.
• Evaluates patients per the Department Operating Policy.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
• Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional goals and a defined discharge plan. Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation.
• Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
• Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes.
• Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, prior to starting employment.
• AZ State Board of Physical Therapy and/or PT Compact License - Current license issued by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy that is in good standing, and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).