Description

US:NV:Carson City Outpatient Physical Therapy

Full Time Day Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5^th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy and develops treatment plans. Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and technician in delivery of Physical Therapy services. Educates patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic assessment of the patient, identifying and utilizing the proper assessment tool, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. 
• Ability to assess vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more specific investigation as needed. 
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the therapy plan of care. 
• Uses assessment information to develop a plan of care that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient. 
• Ensures the plan of care is understood by Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians as appropriate. 
• Uses plan of cares as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients. 
• Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing physical therapy as outlined by Nevada State Practice Act for Physical Therapist. 
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of non-professional personnel. 
• Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the practice of Physical Therapy. 
• Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and his or her family. 
• Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in plan of care. 
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations. 
• Supports Nevada State Practice Act through adherence to existing policies and procedures. 
• Supervises care given by non-professional personnel, providing instruction as needed required by the Physical Therapy State Practice Act. 
• Maintains professional competence, as required by the Nevada State Physical Therapy Board, through formal continuing education, workshops and unit specific education. Maintains currency of educational file. Completes unit mandatory education. 
• Assists in teaching individual patients and patients in groups in established programs. 
• Seeks guidance when encountering physical therapy procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate from an APTA accredited physical therapy program. Physical Therapy licensure in the State of Nevada or current interim permit. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Experience working with adult/geriatric/general population.
• Ortho and Stroke experience.

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription