Physical Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Payson
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Payson, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Med-Surg-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical Care $10K SIGN ON
BONUS AVAILABLE The compassion and professionalism of our Therapy
Services employees create a workplace that is full of opportunities
for growth and learning. Our benefits, as well as our career
opportunities, are competitive and employee-focused! Banner Payson
is a three-time recipient of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by
Thomson Reuters. Located in northern part of the state, Payson is
known as "The Heart of Arizona" with beautiful landscapes and many
opportunities to hike and explore. As a Physical Therapist at
Banner Payson Medical Center you will provide care to our great
community. This opportunity will give you the chance to work in a
family-like atmosphere with our amazing team of therapists. We
dedicate our services to provide independence, confidence and an
overall better quality of life to our patients and their families.
We are currently looking for a Part time Physical Therapist to join
our team. If you are looking to be part of a team that believes in
each other and the work they do, Apply Today! Interested in
opportunities within Banner Health's Rehab team? Contact Sheri
Averett at or to hear about positions throughout our facilities.
Banner Payson Medical Center is the largest community health care
provider in Arizona's Rim Country and remains committed to making a
difference in people's lives by providing the highest quality of
care to the residents of Payson and the many surrounding
communities. A full-service health care facility, the 24 bed
hospital offers extensive services including
cardiopulmonary/respiratory, emergency, intensive care, imaging,
labor and delivery, laboratory, surgery and rehabilitation. Banner
Payson Medical Center also offers an array of outpatient services
and specialty clinics including OB/GYN, urology and podiatry
surgery, general and orthopedic surgery, family medicine,
outpatient imaging, bone densitometry, diagnostic x-rays,
ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiac stress
testing, CT scans, MRI, pulmonary function testing, EEG, infusion
center, plus rehabilitation therapies.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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