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Physical Therapist

Location:	Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period:	5/21/2021 to 8/6/2022
Summary:	ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY *** Starting Salary: $73,128 to $115,423 ** Excellent Benefits package With a staff of over 900, TCRHCC is continuously challenged to meet the needs of a growing population, to keep pace with perpetual advances in medical knowledge and technology, and to deal with limited space – very close quarters. We are bursting at the seams and looking toward the future with hopes and dreams of all new facilities, in order to always deliver the best healthcare – the healthcare you deserve! LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE: • Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away • The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area • Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas • Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing • Excellent work/life balance • Very close, collaborative cardiopulmonary staff The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment. The Native American tribes located and served here are the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute. This mixture along with Anglo, Hispanic, and African American employees of the hospital and school systems make a pleasantly diverse community. The Physical Therapist I/II / Advanced Physical Therapist I/II position serves to provide quality physical therapy services to a predominately Native American population for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Responsible for management and implementation of Physical Therapy program; provision of physical therapy evaluation and treatment of inpatients (regular work week, and weekend rotation) and outpatients, ages ranging from birth through geriatric; provision of specialty services such as wound care, prosthetic and orthotic clinic, geriatric clinic, high school clinic, functional clinic, spinal cord clinic, assistive technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment, Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotic Supply Program; assumes direction and development of the physical therapy section to include continuing quality improvement, risk management and safety, physical therapy policies and procedures; JCAHO preparation, staff education, reporting, staff meeting and in-service, and other duties. Responsibilities also include that listed on the Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges form.
Duties:	Clinical duties: 1. Incumbent performs professional work requiring the application of knowledge in the concepts, principles and practices of Physical Therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. 2. Incumbent is responsible for a high degree of professional competence, skill and judgment in assessment, planning and carrying out the full range of treatment modalities, patient education and discharge planning of a variety of inpatient and outpatient situations. Treatment objectives are complex, and procedures involve application of highly specialized skills and knowledge. 3. Provides consultation to medical or clinical staff on matters pertaining to physical therapy and/or patient progress. Incumbent exercises tact, good judgment and persuasiveness when dealing with these individuals. 4. Provides and assures quality patient care. 5. Participates in clinical research efforts and assists in specialty clinics. 6. Assists the supervisor and staff in all aspects of Physical Therapy Services and administrative tasks as assigned. 7. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role prior to duties as assigned or where it is appropriate to place. 8. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. 9. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) 10. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction. 11. Advanced Physical Therapist II – patient care within specialty scope of practice according to board certification. Education (Physical Therapist I/II & Advanced Physical Therapist I/II): 1. Maintains and/or obtains training, certification, or continuing education requirements for licensure and/or other specialties. Provides information to staff. 2. Assists with direction and coordination of educational programs; assists with training and in-service in physical therapy techniques for physical rehabilitation technicians, students, volunteers, and hospital staff. 3. Counsels patients, family members, and care providers on all patient education, safely and effectively, of material pertaining to plan of care/ therapeutic intervention. 4. Advanced Physical Therapist II – maintain all requirements for specialty scope of practice according to board certification. Performance Improvement (Physical Therapist I/II & Advanced Physical Therapist I/II): 1. Identifies and reports any departmental issues pertaining to patient care, process flow, provider interaction, supplies, and other issues that create inefficiencies or dissatisfaction. Identifies area for improvement to reduce the risk of patient care injury and to enhance departmental operations. 2. Evaluates clinical skills as needed to enhance patient care and department operations. 3. Maintains recommendations upon identifying area needing of improvement. Re-evaluate needs for further improvement. 4. Participates on hospital committee as a representative for physical rehabilitation services. Provides and receives information for departmental improvement, disseminates information and offers implementation at the department level. 5. Participates and continues with professional association, continuing education, workshops, networking and collaboration to maintain knowledge of physical therapy practice.
Qualifications:	Education (Physical Therapist I/II & Advanced Physical Therapist I/II): Bachelors' Degree from CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy Licensure (Physical Therapist I/II & Advanced Physical Therapist I/II): Must possess a valid, current, full and unrestricted license in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Credentialing: Must be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided. Experience: Physical Therapist I • N/A Physical Therapist II • A minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Advanced Physical Therapist I • A minimum of four (4) years' experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Advanced Physical Therapist II • A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and/or • APTA Board Certification Specialist as a licensed Physical Therapist If the applicant is hired as a Physical Therapist I, he/she will have the opportunity to advance to Physical Therapist II and then to Advanced Physical Therapist I/II. Eligibility for Advanced Physical Therapist I/II is determined by completion of required credentialing, licensing, and experience qualifications. Experience and criteria will be evaluated by the Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services to determine and approve which tier the applicant will be placed. Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: • Positive working relationships with others • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences • Proficient with the Microsoft Suite applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access • Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills • Solid analytical, creative and problem-solving abilities; ability to assist, direct and coordinate with others • Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high-level of accuracy, attention to detail and timely follow-through • Possess expertise in communication, interpersonal, organizational leadership and team building skills • Time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines, while maintaining work quality • Must have the ability to multi-task and handle a hectic work environment effectively • Aware of the impact of job duties pertaining to the overall quality of patient care and safety and efficiency of the clinic • Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment at TCRHCC
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	REH -21- 00005
Who May Apply?	All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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