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Physical Therapist II

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Outcomes, Consulting, Documentation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, IR (Infrared), Identify Issues, Iontophoresis, Life Insurance, Massage Therapy, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Motor Control Systems, Neurology, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Program Planning, Quality of Care, Regulations, Set Goals, Standards of Care, Testing, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
11 days ago

Overview




Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus: Up to $20k SOB Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. The Physical Therapist II has mastered basic technical and organizational physical therapy skills. Has skills in evaluating patient responses and uses past experiences and evidence-based practices in providing care and decision- making. There is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The Physical Therapist II is able to make independent decisions guided by experience, as well as policies and standards. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when necessary. Maintain acceptable standards of patient care within the clinical area

Responsibilities

  • Perform a skilled evaluation through impairment testing with interpretation of the findings that relate to functional deficits.  Problem identification is the therapist’s clinical judgment about the client’s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.  
  • Develop treatment plans relevant to clinical findings that provide individualized treatment for patient level of care and length of stay and that relate to established goals.    
  • Document evaluations, treatment plans, and goals that relate to clinical findings  
  • Reassess patient’s functional need, and adjust care plan as indicated, including documentation of status change.  
  • Demonstrate knowledge and provide assessment and physical treatments such as relates to: Sensory, Strength /Tone, Range of Motion, Balance / Coordination, Functional Mobility, Bed Mobility, Gait & Transfers, Motor Control / Learning, Joint / Soft tissue mobilizations, and Body systems (i.e. musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, and cardiovascular).  
  • Provide physical therapy modalities such as: Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation / Interferential, TENS, Hot/Cold Packs, Ice Massage, Traction, Laser, Pulsed Lavage, Negative Pressure Therapy, infrared, and Compression.  
  • Demonstrate and instruct patient/caregiver on body mechanics.   
  • Identify contraindications for patient. Follow precautions for WB, Cardiac, Contact, spinal precautions, and precautions with total joint replacements.    

Qualifications

  • Minimum Requirements 
    • Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree  
    • Experience: 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy  
    • Licensure/Certifications: Valid, current license- AZ  State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. CPR-BLS 
  • Preferred Requirements 
    • Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy  
    • Experience: Prior patient exposure in area of practice 

 
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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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