Physical Therapist - IRF PRN

A career at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital- Gilbert, a 40-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the “Valley of the Sun” who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

♦ Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist
Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and 
responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
♦ Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works 
cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy 
practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
♦ Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends 
change to physician, if needed.
♦ Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs 
accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical 
rehabilitation program and services.
♦ Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes 
appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
♦ Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
♦ Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
♦ Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the 
likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Rehabilitation Hospital
9109521 (E), 9109096 (NE), 9109144 (PRN)
Reviewed 06/2023
♦ Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; 
family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation.
♦ Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.
♦ Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, 
ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
♦ Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
♦ Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
♦ Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team.
♦ Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences.
♦ Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations.
♦ Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
♦ Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement 
activities.
♦ Meets current documentation standards and policies. Documents goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on 
admission of the patient and provides updates regularly.
♦ Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs.
♦ Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
♦ Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety 
programs.
♦ Other duties as assigned.

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Gilbert strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

♦ Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
♦ Inpatient rehab experience preferred
♦ Current BLS/CPR Card.