Inpatient Physical Therapist
Mesa, AZ
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Inpatient. The position evaluates patients functional abilities, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides skilled physical therapy treatment in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, documenting progress, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program or equivalent.
  • Current Physical Therapy license in Arizona.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Ability to become proficient with computer software, patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities used in an automated patient care environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Additional related education and/or experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Evaluates functional abilities and limitations, establishes measurable treatment goals, develops plans of care, and initiates discharge planning.
  • Provides individualized treatment based on patients physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
  • Documents evaluations, treatment techniques, patient progress, and plan-of-care updates in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
  • Communicates patient information, treatment results, and progress to physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Adapts to changes in caseload, scheduling, and staffing assignments while assisting with patient care needs.
  • May provide direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel, including Physical Therapist Assistants, athletic trainers, therapy technicians, and students.
  • Participates in required meetings, staff training, orientation, and departmental process-improvement activities.
  • Physical demands may include frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, and assisting patients with ambulation and transfers.
  • Requires appropriate body mechanics, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, hearing and visual acuity, effective communication, and adherence to standard precautions.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits