What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at The CORE Institute?
The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, The CORE Institute®, began practicing in 2005 to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care, one patient at a time.
As The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team of professionals at our North Phoenix clinic. We are a physical therapist run and directed private company. Our physical therapists work closely with the best and most advanced orthopedic surgeons in the southwest U.S.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals,
- Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
- Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
- Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
- Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
- Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
- Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
- Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
- Assists the director with patient care issues.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
EDUCATION:
Requires a Master's degree and current certification as a Physical Therapist
EXPERIENCE:
Two plus years of experience in Spine orthopedics and general orthopedics.
REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of experience in and out patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopaedics is preferred
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan.
- Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
- Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
SKILLS:
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
- Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
- Skill in evaluating and revising the care plan based on patient changes.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
- Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
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