Physical Therapist And Pta

Tired of working in the corporate and insurance driven, big pharma controlled PT practices? Join our family and grow with us! Valley Rehabilitation of Sun City West is a small family owned business. We focus on caused based treatments, getting back to the true origins of physical therapy. We incorporate a "hands on" approach, allowing us to treat people, not just body parts. We are professional, fast-paced, engaging and our goal is to be a place where employees can do great things, acquire new skills, all while maintaining a team environment. We are looking for warm and friendly providers to join our team, that want to grow with our company into leadership roles. We take pride in our office, providing personalized care, treating in a holistic manner to reach patient goals. Our owner and lead therapist has over 30 years of teaching, private practice, mentorship and self starter experiences. We have opportunities for profit share for motivated therapists. Please check out our website at valleyrehabscw.com.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) matching
• Dental, life insurance
• Continuing Education
• Potential for profit sharing

Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Positive friendly environment

We are seeking an experienced and caring Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing clinic. We have availability for full time, part time, and PRN. We also have weekend opportunities available.

Job Requirements

Physical Therapist duties and responsibilities

For this position, we need a self-motivated individual who is willing to work with people of all ages and deliver consistent, high-quality patient care. We are looking for a person with strong interpersonal and communication skills with great customer service capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients, utilizing evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Supervise technicians and PTA and assist with development of our staff, ensuring alignment with company values and goals.
• Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Collaborate with management to optimize operational efficiency and achieve financial targets.

We are excited to welcome motivated individuals to our team and provide opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients!

Requirements:

- Valid Arizona state license as a Physical Therapist
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Physical Therapist duties and responsibilities

This individual will administer treatments to our patients with their rehabilitation workouts, activities and or treatments as and provide educational information about physical therapy, Physical Therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health. He or she would act as our patients partner and advocate on their road to recovery, from diagnosis to the completion of rehabilitation. Patient quality of life, range of motion, and overall safety should be the sole focus of any candidate applying for this position.

You are an ideal candidate if you can work effectively and efficiently to carry out individualized patient care plans for people with chronic conditions or recovering from an injury or surgery. For this position, we need a self-motivated individual who is willing to work with people of all ages and deliver consistent, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

- Assess patients' physical condition and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement and administer physical therapy programs as prescribed by referring physicians
- Educate patients and their families about the benefits of physical therapy and the importance of following treatment plans
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Document patient evaluations, progress, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in physical therapy techniques and technologies

Requirements:

- Valid Arizona state license as a Physical Therapist
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Physical Therapist Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and identify needs and goals
• Devise detailed treatment plans to achieve needs and goals
• Exercise personal judgment (i.e., make modifications as needed) during treatment execution to ensure patient safety and continued progress
• Motivate and encourage patients throughout treatment process
• Devise detailed exercise techniques, stretches, and self-care programs for patients to complete between sessions
• Evaluate effects of therapy and keep detailed records of patient appointments and progress
• Communicate with patients physicians regularly to ensure consistent care
• Reduce patients need for medications and surgeries by improving range of motion, strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance
• Comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Refer clients to community resources and services if and when needed
• Adhere to the Physical Therapist plan of care
• Will need to evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer manual exercise, massage, whirlpool, and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling
• Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, cold packs, electrical stimulation, phonophoresis and ultrasound
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification to orthoptist
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patients chart or enter information into computer, this is REQUIRED
• Obtain patient's informed consent to proposed interventions
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record data as per evaluation
• Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner
• Will be in charge of directing and supervising supportive personnel, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication
• Teach physical therapy students as well as those in other health professions, participate in community and community agency activities and help formulate public policy and direct group rehabilitation activities
• Conduct and support research and apply research findings to practice
• Construct, maintain and repair medical supportive devices and carry out and other delegated tasks made by the head Physical Therapist or office manager for efficient function of the physical therapy clinic
• Comply with all safety, HIPPA and OSHA policy and procedures as well as Valley Rehabilitation policies and procedures as indicated in the policies and procedures manual for Valley Rehabilitation of Sun City West

Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven work ethic and dedication to patient care throughout the recovery process
• Ability to communicate and adapt to different patients and personalities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A high level of professionalism and personal ethics
• Extensive education in the field of physical therapy as well as clinical experience
• A thorough knowledge of current treatment practices
• A valid license to practice physical therapy
• Demonstrate skills to work in and foster a team environment
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic with patients, families, and office staff
• The ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems, plan, implement therapist request, and follow direction of therapist or office manager is also needed
• CPR and first aid certification a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Arizona Physical Therapist license (Required)

Work Location: In person