Sonora Behavioral Health is Tucson's leading behavioral health hospital with 140 beds. Our hospital serves children, adolescents, and adults in an acute hospital setting. We are seeking passionate, hard-working, and skilled individuals to join our team of professionals.
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Purpose Statement: Plan, direct and implement physical therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.
Essential Functions: • Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan. • Plan, organize, direct and implement physical activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals. • Plan and implement a physical activity program including but not limited to fitness programs that promote healthy lifestyles, motor skills, and teamwork. • Facilitate and lead physical activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. • Instruct patients in activities and techniques, develop physical literacy, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. • Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Other Functions: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. • Degree in Exercise Science preferred. • Master's degree preferred. • Two or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications: • 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.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.