Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rio Rico, AZ
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rio Rico, Arizona
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

As a Physical Therapist, your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating and treating various physical therapy patients per physician’s referral or direct access
• Establishing and supervising physical therapy assistants according to the PT plan of care
• Becoming competent in evaluating and treating injured workers, including use of ACOMP systems for Return to Work plans
• Utilizing modalities and exercise equipment available in the facility
• Performing post-offer testing such as WorkSTEPS or APET
• Conducting Work Hardening Evaluations or Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Performing ergonomic evaluations or job analysis
• Supervising cleaning and organizational tasks, directing PT technicians
• Scheduling patient visits, answering phones, and taking referrals as needed
• Properly utilizing billing codes for various payer types
• Updating rehab nurses weekly on patient progress
• Maintaining communication with referring physicians through timely evaluation and progress notes
• Maintaining all required licensure in good standing for the state of employment
• Keeping employee information current for liability insurance coverage
• Maintaining a professional attitude with patients, doctors, case managers, insurance reps, and other contacts
• Assisting marketing efforts by developing relationships with referral sources and participating in educational programs
• Marketing to industries, doctors, case managers, and other contacts when patient load allows
• Actively participating in community events or organizations representing the facility
• Willingness to perform additional tasks as needed for the benefit of the organization

Required Credentials & Documentation

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background Check (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check; updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check (annual)
• HHS/OIG check (annual)
• Copy of Diploma/Transcript
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred
• National Tech Certification as applicable
• State License verification (primary source online verification)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start (with specific protocols for past positives)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for candidates born in 1957 or later
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
• Varicella immunity or vaccination or history of chickenpox
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Two professional references (for travel, allied, per diem acute care roles) or one professional reference (per diem non-acute care) within 3 years of start
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual Skills Checklist

Licensure & Compliance

• Must maintain all licensure requirements in good standing for the state of employment (Arizona)
• All documentation must be kept current to maintain liability insurance coverage

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic rehabilitation environment with a focus on injured workers, ergonomic evaluations, and functional capacity testing, while also engaging in community and marketing activities.