Physical Therapist openingsin Peoria, Arizona, $2253.00 per week!

•Hours: 40

•Start Date: 04/01/2024

•$2253.00 weekly includes (lodging $770.00 & meals/incidentals$483.00)

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performingstudent evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services inaccordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’sorders when applicable.

For more information,please contact Carl Colvin at cacolvin@maximstaffing.com or (813) 330-9045.

 EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate 
• Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team 
• When applicable, completes initial comprehensive assessment of student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses
• Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician in assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (as applicable) 
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range of Motion (ROM) 
• On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removes staples or sutures and manages incision line 
• Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physical therapy plan of care 
• Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances 
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy 
• Reports student’s reaction(s) to treatment or changes in condition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Maxim Clinical designee 
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults, and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains the goals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences 
• Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use of other assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course of student treatment is in good working order 
• Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans and maintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines 
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changes in condition 
• Participates in peer consultation process 
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to the company’s policies/procedures and State regulations 
• Participates in quarterly medical record reviews as applicable
• Participates in care coordination with the company and other personnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care 
• Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures 
• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards 

MinimumRequirements:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required 

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