Physical Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name: Work Shift:
DayJob Category:Clinical Care The future is full of possibilities.
At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for
health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the
experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we
want to hear from you. We're expanding! As part of our East Valley
expansion efforts, we are adding a new five-story tower to our
Banner Gateway Medical center that will bring 109 new patient beds
upon initial opening, with additional beds being added at a later
date. As the Physical Therapist, you will bring your experience and
passion for health care to our acute, rehab team! Support for all
areas of the hospital will be provided, including Oncology,
Med-Surg, ICU, ED and Observation. You will participate in the
interdisciplinary therapy team along with nurses, physicians, and
case managers to provide evaluations and delegate tasks to the
Physical Therapist Assistant. Your direct patient care skills will
be utilized with the chance to work with adult and geriatric
patient populations in this fast-paced setting. Experience with
inpatient, acute care is preferred. We have Full Time Opportunities
available working 30hr or 40hr work weeks. POSITION SUMMARYThis
position is responsible for the evaluation, planning,
administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in
accordance with physician referral, state and national
organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established
departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates
the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide
treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and
limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a
plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive
evaluation within the established time frame set by the department.
Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes
treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related
and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient
and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge
planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring
orders.2. Implements individualized treatment plan with
consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual,
cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled
treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of
treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient
and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient,
family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.3. Documents according
to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established
time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and
individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects
skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's
progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed
according to department policies.4. Communicates pertinent patient
information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to
physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or
difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current
literature.5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to
caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to
assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for
all patient care needs.6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and
delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost
effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC,
Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies
and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and
orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel,
prior to delegation of task.7. Department operational activities.
Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain
pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility
process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the
department.8. This position has responsibility for interacting with
all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians,
patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of
other health care institutions, community provides and agencies
concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the
physician offices in order to report, request or clarify
information.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA
accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.Must possess a
current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS
certification required.Relates throughout the interview process
their clinical competency, experience, training and education they
have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates
through behaviors and answers to job related experiential
questions. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.Must have the ability to
become proficient with computer software applications commonly used
in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment,
evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line
feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous
office equipment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related
education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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