PHYSICAL THERAPIST *FOR OUR NEW NW SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, Inpatient Unit, Per Diem, Weekends

4 weeks ago


Sparks, United States Northern Nevada Health System Full time
Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6223 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

This Inpatient Physical Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient weekend day shift schedule.This position is for our NEW Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno.We are searching for a dynamic Inpatient Physical Therapist. You will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PTLA, aide etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for direction of the physical therapy department certified staff, including physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides.
  • Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
  • Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


Qualifications

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred.
Current BLS certification.

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