Physical Therapist

Overview

PRN

Salary: $37.00 - $55.00 / Hr

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Treat injured or ill patients to improve movement and manage pain by providing services of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention.

ABOUT US:

Since 1983, Sierra Tucson has been a world-class leader in behavioral health treatment providing hope from people with the United States and across the world. Sierra Tucson provides integrated and trauma informed care for individuals seeking treatment for mood disorders, trauma, pain and substance use. Sierra Tucson has all levels of care including inpatient, residential and outpatient. We provide outpatient services in Tucson, Southlake, Texas (Sierra at Southlake) and Scottsdale, Arizona (Sierra at Scottsdale). Sierra Tucson’s exceptional and multi-disciplinary staff is made up of highly experienced professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping others. The collaborative and integrative team includes, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, pharmacists and dedicated support team members. In the ever-evolving field of behavioral and mental health, Sierra Tucson remains a leader in healthcare. Sierra Tucson was recently awarded the "Outstanding Large Business" by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce in August 2022.

At Sierra Tucson, we are always looking for talented and caring professionals to join our team! Sierra Tucson offers competitive compensation, benefits and regular opportunities for development and advancement.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Diagnose patient functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods and develop individualized plans of care for patient, outlining the patient goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient pain, help increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness.
• Evaluate and record patient progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed.
• Educate patient and their family about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process. Provide quality, personalized interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
• Complete discharge planning including designing home follow up programs when appropriate.
• May conduct individualized or group therapy sessions, such as Hydrotherapy or Therapeutic Movement Group sessions.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university, as required by state and acceptable for licensure.
• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current active professional license, or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

The benefits we offer are comprehensive and essential for you to live a balanced personal and professional life:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85739: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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Salary : $37 - $55