Physical Therapist III

Overview  Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross 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

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Anyone traveling more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross is eligible for a travel stipend of $60 per day. Sign on

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Up to $10k SOB Based on Eligibility Job Summary Provides Physical Therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. The Physical Therapist III has mastered technical and organizational PT skills and has developed a comprehensive knowledge base. The PT-III is self-directed, flexible, and innovative in providing patient care. Operates from a deep understanding of total situations to resolve complex issues and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to support the patient and family in achieving goals. The PT-III actively, and positively, influences the team and fosters critical and creative thinking in others, and may form mentoring relationships. Expert therapists serve as change agents by utilizing evidence-based practice and therapies-related research. Serve as a "champion" or lead for a specific project or service 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. Provide input to department Supervisor/Manager/Director in reviewing / assessing ongoing treatment plans and progress. 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:

3 years 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. BLS-CPR Preferred requirements

Education:

Doctorate in

Physical Therapy Experience:

Prior patient exposure in area of practice #LI-CN1 Organization Description Holy Cross Hospital is a cornerstone of Nogales, providing emergency care, general surgery, labor and delivery services and important health and wellness education for residents across Santa Cruz County. This 25-bed, critical-access hospital has been a part of Carondelet Health Network since the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet began managing the hospital in the early 1980s. The hospital is committed to high quality care and customer service for all who enter their doors. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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Qualifications:

Part Time