The Physical Therapist will assess patient health status, determine appropriate procedures, and provide acute and chronic patient care, establishing goals and treatment plans in conjunction with physicians and patients. Responsibilities also include documenting findings, educating patients/families, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and Technicians.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree and current Physical Therapist certification, along with a minimum of two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, preferably with spine and general orthopedics experience. Required knowledge includes acute/chronic protocols and health promotion principles.
postgraduate degreeDocumentationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationSupervisionTreatment PlanningDecision MakingData GatheringAcute CareDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresChronic CareCare Plan RevisionProblem EvaluationInterdisciplinary ConsultationHealth Education Program Development
Job description
As The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team of professionals at our Prescott Valley PT Clinic.
Why Work for The CORE Institute?
We are a physical therapist run and directed private company. Our physical therapists work closely with the best and most advanced orthopedic surgeons in the southwest U.S.
We Offer
Competitive Salary
Up to 2k in monthly performance bonuses
Predictable Patient Volume
Comprehensive support model
Student Loan Repayment Program
$1,750+ Annual CEU Stipend
Collaboration opportunities with Surgical & Research teams
Mentorship Program
Remote Therapy Monitoring
Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide supports
Employee Appreciation Days
Employee Wellness Events
Essential Functions
1.
Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2.
Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, 3.
Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
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Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
5.
Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
6.
Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive Salary
Performance Bonuses
Student Loan Repayment Program
401k plan with company match
Health & Welfare Benefits
Annual CEU Stipend
HSA with company match
Employee Appreciation Days
Ancillary Benefits Stipend
Employee Wellness Events
7.
Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
8.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
9.
Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
10.
Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
11.
Assists the director with patient care issues.
12.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
13.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
Education: Requires a Master's degree and Current certification as a Physical Therapist
Experience
Two plus years of experience in Spine orthopedics and general orthopedics.
Requirements
Two years of experience in and outpatient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred
Knowledge
1. Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan. 2. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices. 3. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
SKILLS
1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data. 2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral. 3. Skill in evaluating and revising the care plan based on patient changes.
Abilities
1. Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner. 2. Ability to develop health education programs and materials. 3. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
