Physical Therapist Bilingual Spanish - Geriatrics

Career Strategies

Tucson, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Outcomes, English Language, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Resource Utilization, Risk, Spanish Language, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Tucson, Arizona
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist, you will be an essential member of our integrated healthcare team, responsible for providing patient-centered physical therapy services and movement programs to enhance the quality and affordability of care. Your primary focus will be on optimizing movement and function to improve clinical outcomes, recover from injury, manage pain, and increase patient and provider satisfaction. Essential responsibilities consist of but are not all inclusive: 

 

Responsibilities

  • Conducting thorough evaluations of patients using clinical observation and standardized testing to identify physical therapy needs. 
  • Developing individualized, evidence-based care plans to improve overall function and participation in daily life.
  • Providing patient-centered education to improve movement and physical activity for prevention and treatment. 
  • Utilizing technology to provide additional support and resources to patients and their caregivers.
  • Ensuring proper use of equipment and instruction of patients and caregivers on safe handling to promote optimal function and recovery. 
  • Supervising and offering direction to PTAs and PT interns. 
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific therapy goals.
  • Ensuring patients have a positive experience by providing an elevated level of service promptly, professionally, and empathetically. 
  • Assisting in the development and presentation of educational materials for patients and providers. 
  • Participating in quality improvement programs and initiatives driven by clinical needs. 
  • Leading fall prevention classes and completing fall risk screenings for patients.
  • Understanding clinical programs, identifying practice opportunities, and integrating programs and resources into practice workflows to optimize the patient experience, improve quality of care, and positively impact resource utilization. 
  • Other duties assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 3+ years of physical therapist experience.
  • Geriatric specific experience preferred. 
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
  • Advanced Microsoft office platforms including word, excel, and powerpoint.  

  

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

  • DPT Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy-based program.
  • Active license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the ability to obtain one. 
  • Current BLS Certification.

 

What to Expect

  • Dedicated 1-on-1 patient care, with a focus on high-risk individuals.
  • Manageable caseload, seeing a maximum of 8-10 patients per day.
  • Built-in documentation time, reducing after-hours work.
  • Strong work-life balance.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment, where your contributions are valued.
Equal Opportunity Employer
 

About the Company

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Career Strategies

Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com