Physical Therapist III

Sign on Bonus: Up to $20K SOB Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

Provides Outpatient Physical Therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication.  The Physical Therapist III has mastered technical and organizational PT skills and has developed a comprehensive knowledge base. The PT-III is self-directed, flexible, and innovative in providing patient care. Operates from a deep understanding of total situations to resolve complex issues and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to support the patient and family in achieving goals. The PT-III actively, and positively, influences the team and fosters critical and creative thinking in others, and may form mentoring relationships. Expert therapists serve as change agents by utilizing evidence-based practice and therapies-related research.  Serve as a “champion” or lead for a specific project or service area.

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, and balance disorders in an outpatient setting.

- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, function, strength, and quality of life.

- Assess and treat vestibular conditions, including BPPV, dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and vestibular hypofunction using evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.

- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions.

- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, and injury prevention strategies.

- Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Experience: 3 years experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy

- Licensure/Certifications: Valid, current license AZ  State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. BLS-CPR

- Preferred requirements
- Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy

- Experience: Prior patient exposure in area of practice

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