Physical Therapist

Locations: Peridot, AZ

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$92,705 to $139,048 / Per Year

Open Period:6/25/2024 until filled

Summary:For many patients, the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation is the first point of contact for preventative, specialized and emergency care. Our Staff is made up of dozens of health professionals who have come together to serve the Apache Community. Working here offers a unique opportunity to embrace our rich history and make a positive impact. As a member of our team, you will contribute to reclaiming our 150-year heritage and empowering the tribe to shape its own future. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant Native American community that values creativity and self-determination. By joining our hospital, you will enjoy long-term benefits and meaningful career growth. The San Carlos Apache Reservation sits in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Arizona. More than 16,500 people call the Reservation home and thousands more live in the surrounding towns of Globe, Superior, and the Phoenix East Valley. Eastern Arizona attracts visitors from across the country. With perfect weather, stunning hiking trails, and popular hunting and fishing spots, there are endless ways to get out and have fun. San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation values employees who contribute to our patients and community by offering employees a comprehensive benefits package. As SCAHC continues to grow, we make it a priority to offer excellent benefit coverage and remain competitive in the marketplace. The benefits offer valuable retirement and health plans supporting your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Summary of Benefits includes: Medical Coverage featuring zero deductible, minimal co-pays on office visits and the plan pays 100% on preventive services, Lab and X-ray, inpatient hospitalization and outpatient surgery. Dental Coverage provided by Delta Dental CSP provides vision coverage Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided to employee at no cost 401 (k) Plan offers a maximum company match of 5% when the employees contribute 7%. SCAHC offers a Loan Repayment program for employees with current and active loans. SCAHC offers Educational Assistance for eligible employees who are continuing education to maintain or improve skills related to their present position.

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Duties:1. Develop plan of care for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders based on and in collaboration with physician orders. 2. Administers appropriate physical agents within physician protocols, patient's medical history and therapist's knowledge of indications and contra-indications including Electrotherapy, sound energy, heat/cold therapy, hydrotherapy and JOBST compression 3. Prescribes exercise plan and provides demonstration, instruction, and cues for active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait/functional training; performs therapeutic exercise with and without equipment 4. Adapts conventional techniques to meet patient needs; educates patients and family members 5. Performs manual therapy techniques utilizing hands on and tool assisted techniques with understanding of indications and contraindications and precautions and including, but not limited to: soft tissue mobilization, extremity and joint mobilization, medical exercise therapy, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy 6. Establishes plan of care and documents progress, treatments, assessment, and discharge summary. 7. Maintains equipment through implementation of preventive maintenance and repair 8. Evaluates, records and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team 9. Develops regularly schedule and not scheduled in-services for sharing knowledge and information and techniques with other clinicians 10. Instructs patients and families in appropriate home exercise programs. 11. Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives 12. Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor 13. Performs all other duties as requested

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's or Doctorate degree preferred Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist 6 months previous clinical experience Current BLS Certification

Work Type:Permanent, Full