About this opportunity
Veritas Management Group lists this PT opportunity in glendale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist
Glendale, AZ 85308
Overview
Salary Range $1.00 - $1.00 Hourly
Description
About Us: The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Purpose of Job Position
The Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in Physical Therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice as well as State standards
Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically obtainable
Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations
Understands and complies with company policies
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude
Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling
Must be able to work effectively and productively
Education and Certification Requirement
Current PT License
CPR/BLS Certification
Finger Print card
Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
Who can apply
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