Physical Therapist

General Position Summary:

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for establishing quality care for the patients sent to Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, supervision of physical therapy aides and establishing appropriate goals and implementation in patient care.

Staff Physical Therapist I

Licensed Physical Therapist and able to practice in the State of Arizona. Able to perform all duties and responsibilities as a physical therapist in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Able to adequately supervise support staff.

Staff Physical Therapist II

In addition to the above duties and a minimum of 2 years experience as a physical therapist, demonstrates expertise in one specialty area of physical therapy including but not limited to Pediatrics, Gender Healthcare, Geriatrics, Wound Care, Cardiopulmonary, Hand Therapy, Vestibular, Lymphedema, and Neurological Rehabilitation. Certified in ACLS.

Staff Physical Therapist III

Demonstrates expertise in patient care with at least 10 years experience and current certification in one or more specialty areas of treatment including but not limited to Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Sports, Acute Care, Gender Healthcare, Cardiopulmonary, Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, McKenzie, Neurological rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Oncology. Excels in leadership roles within the organization including program development.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Perform patient evaluations, formulate plans, provide direct patient care and supervise Physical Therapy Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants.

• Appropriately document patient progress on a daily basis.

• Appropriately document patient evaluations and progress for all patients.

• Send initial evaluations and progress reports in a timely fashion.

• Complete all duties of a Physical Therapy Aide and Physical Therapy Assistant.

• Attend in-service and continuing education.

• Attend other meetings per choice of department director.

• Help in implementation of policies and procedures.

• Address pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient and family concerns, demonstrating specific knowledge of the needs, development and care and/or treatment of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population.

• Complete continuing competence for 2 year renewal period.

• Maintain current CPR certification and TB test. Must have within 30 days upon hire and renewal.

• Notify Board with name and address change within 30 days.

• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Keys to Excellence.

• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Secondary Functions:

• Treat the people we serve as guests … be courteous, make eye contact, smile, introduce yourself, address people by name whenever possible.

• Present a professional image … apparel and appearance is appropriate, neat and clean, with name badge highly visible.

• Answer the telephone with a "smile". Identify yourself and ask how you can help the caller. Eliminate transfers as much as possible.

• Listen to one another and to the people we serve, then respond promptly and reliably.

• Anticipate the wants and needs of the people we serve … ask, "How can I help?"

• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and each other.

• Keep the people we serve informed about their care and treatment.

• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Act to reverse negative service situations using the "Anticipate, Apologize, Acknowledge, Amend" process.

• Respect the privacy and confidentiality to the people we serve, our physicians/healthcare providers, and our fellow employees.

• Master the skills needed to do your best for the people we serve.

• Positively represent Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in the workplace and in the community

• Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.

• Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.

• All other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

Biofeedback, Ultrasound, NMES, FES, TENS, Cervical Traction, Moist Hot Pak Machine, Cold Pack Machine, Whirlpool, Iontophoreses, UVC lamp, Paraffin, Dynamometer and Goniometer, LLL (Low Level Laser light Therapy). Exercise Machines: Hydrofitness, Stair Climber, Bikes, Treadmills, Ellipticals, Nu-Steps, UBC, SciFit, Hoist machines (Leg Press, Lat. Pull Down, Pulleys, Chest Press, Row, Knee Extension, Ab Crunches

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduated of an accredited Physical Therapy program (required).

• Licensed in the state of Arizona (required).

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).

• Current CPR/BLS certification (required).

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to contact with chemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Required

• BLS CPR AED Required
• LPT Lic Physical Therap

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