Physical Therapist - Stone - Physical Therapy

JOB PURPOSE: The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. The Physical Therapist has mastered basic technical, manual, and organizational physical therapy skills. There is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate the patient’s condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician’s orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, mechanical alignment and minimize pain or discomfort to improve function.

The primary goal of the El Rio Health Physical Therapist is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

Works cooperatively with physicians and care team to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety

Provides physical therapy services to patients.

Performs a skilled evaluation through impairment testing with interpretation of the findings that relate to functional deficits.

Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing patient, family and/or caregivers on use of devices.

In collaboration with the medical team, evaluates and treats musculoskeletal injuries and syndromes including but not limited to, back pain, neck pain, headaches, orthopedic injuries, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, foot pain, hand, elbow, hip, and knee pain.

Provided manual therapy, exercise therapy, postural training and retaining of musculoskeletal alignment and movement patterns.

Diagnoses and manages movement dysfunction and enhance physical functional abilities.

Reports client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to referring provider through written documentation and/or consultation.

Counsels’ patient and family regarding treatments and modalities and programs.

Prepare clinical and progress summaries.

Maintains acceptable standards of patient care within the clinical area.

Demonstrates and instructs patient/caregiver on body mechanics.

Treats clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect.

Adheres to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality.

Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position

Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.

One (1) years’ experience as a physical therapist. Community health, home health, outpatient, or acute care setting.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state of Arizona.

Current Arizona State Physical Therapy license in good standing.

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.

Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.

Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.

Three (3) years’ experience as a physical therapist working in community health, home health, outpatient, or acute care setting.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

El Rio Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

El Rio Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

El Rio Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer.