Physical Therapist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education , The CORE Institute®, began practicing in 2005 to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care, one patient at a time.

As The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team of professionals at our North Phoenix clinic. We are a physical therapist run and directed private company. Our physical therapists work closely with the best and most advanced orthopedic surgeons in the southwest U.S.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals,
• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient / family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
• Educates patient / family on appropriate care and use of various therapies / exercises.
• Serves as information / education resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
• Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

EDUCATION :

Requires a Master's degree and current certification as a Physical Therapist

EXPERIENCE :

Two plus years of experience in Spine orthopedics and general orthopedics.

REQUIREMENTS :

Two years of experience in and out patient physical therapy clinic . Experience with orthopaedics is preferred

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