Summary:
Summary:
Work in a multi-disciplinary pain practice with opportunity to direct your own practice, evaluate, implement protocols and treatment plans. Coordinate care with other pain management providers. Restore patient's function, alleviate pain, and aid to prevent injuries by planning and administering prescribed physical therapy. Physical Therapists play a vital role in the recovery process of patients who are aging, have been injured, or managing a pain problem. Patient population is primarily active adults in their “golden years” living an active lifestyle.
Skills/Qualifications: Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Physiological Knowledge, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Constructive Bedside Manner, Sound Clinical Skills, Consistent Energy Level
An in-depth knowledge of anatomy.
A thorough understanding of the function of therapy aids and how to operate equipment used in physiotherapy treatment such as ultrasound, electric and heat treatment devices.
Good communication skills are essential; can develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and public; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skill in maintaining records in a timely fashion and the ability to maintain quality control standards
Requirements:
A Ph.D, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is an essential Physical Therapist qualification. Experience of 2 – 3 years at least is beneficial. A Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) with current licensure in the state of Arizona. Valid CPR certification. Active professional liability/malpractice coverage.
