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The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and sets up treatment programs for all patients referred to physical therapy; provides physical therapy treatment to referred patients; writes and reviews patients progress reports, including charting, and reports to referring physicians; consults with prosthetists/orthotists and suppliers of patient care products; provides correct information on Medicare and AHCCS and all other forms.

Additionally, provides correct statistics and billing information for Physical Therapy patients; educates staff in departmental/hospital concerns and instructs new staff in safe body mechanics; attends department and hospital meetings as appropriate and serves on various committees; orients and trains new and continuing staff regarding scope and needs of the Therapies Department; and, performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants in performing treatment.

Requirements:

• Degree in physical therapy as required by state licensure laws
• Certifications: BLS required upon hire
• Arizona State Registered PT License or ability to obtain licensure
• AZ fingerprint clearance card filed upon hired