Physical Therapist
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) Position

Facility: Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center

Position Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national standards, regulatory agencies, and departmental policies. Provides treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating clinical competence and knowledge.

Core Functions

1. Patient Evaluation & Care Planning

   • Evaluate patient's functional abilities and limitations.
   • Determine need for intervention and establish a plan of care with measurable, functional treatment goals.
   • Collaborate with patient and family/caregiver in goal setting and initiate discharge planning.
   • Recommend modifications to referring orders as needed.

2. Treatment Implementation

   • Provide individualized treatment considering physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
   • Deliver skilled treatment safely and assess ongoing effectiveness, modifying plans as necessary.
   • Involve patient and family/caregiver in treatment decisions.
   • Educate physicians, nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

3. Documentation

   • Document according to professional practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
   • Complete documentation timely, reflecting skilled intervention and patient progress.
   • Reassess treatment goals per department policies.

4. Communication

   • Communicate patient information clearly and promptly to physicians, nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
   • Contact physicians for problem-solving to ensure optimal outcomes.
   • Defend treatment rationale with standard practices and current literature.

5. Adaptability & Initiative

   • Adapt to caseload, scheduling, and staffing changes.
   • Assist in other patient care areas as needed and accept responsibility for all patient care needs.

6. Supervision & Delegation

   • Supervise and delegate tasks to PTA, ATC, Therapy Technicians, and students in compliance with policies and regulations.
   • Participate in training and orientation of new personnel and ensure competency before delegation.

7. Departmental Responsibilities

   • Attend required meetings and participate in process improvement initiatives.
   • Meet productivity standards set by the department.

8. Interdepartmental Interaction

   • Interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external healthcare contacts to coordinate patient care.
   • Communicate with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona.
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.