Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

This full-time position will work Monday Friday between the hours of 7:30 6 PM. As our PT we are needing you to have experience in orthopedics, pelvic floor and/or lymphedema is a plus.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
7. Department operational activities.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health care of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS certification required. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.