What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST I position at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital?
Closing Date: MAY 2ND, 2025 @4:00 PM
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
***APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE***
***RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED***
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consults with physicians and/or supervisors to determine treatment plan.
- Plans and performs physical therapy for neurologically and physically impaired clients, including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, gait training and muscle re-education through corrective exercises
- Schedules and administers evaluations; conducts home assessments for equipment needs; and performs school consultations to establish school directed activities, such as standing programs.
- Administers tests such as manual muscle tests, joint range of motion, reflex testing, postural assessment, gait analysis, and functional mobility.
- Attends appropriate clinics, management meetings and case conferences to discuss client status.
- Instructs clients, family members, and caregivers regarding home exercise programs and equipment needs.
- Observes, evaluates and records client's treatment, reactions, and progress and reports changes to physician.
- Counsels and refers clients to vocational rehabilitation programs for further testing and training.
- Evaluates and orders appropriate mobility equipment and orthotic devices as prescribed.
- Assists in training and overseeing therapy aides in the treatment of clients.
- Provides in-patient services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as defined in the education qualifications listed below.
Education:
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist State License in any U.S. State or Territory.
Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org
NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE
FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
