Occupational Therapy Job in Reno, Nevada
PT - (SignOn and Relo Bonus) Physical Therapist
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Job Specialty:
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Occupational Therapy
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Job Type:
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Permanent
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Job Location:
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Reno, Nevada
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Job Description
The Ideal Candidate 2+ to 5 years of experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Associate's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Always
Job Description: This position is accountable for providing quality physical therapy services to our patients under the general supervision of the Rehab Therapy Services Supervisor. This individual provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients with physical disabilities through patient evaluations and assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, and related documentation and communication.
Nature and Scope: The incumbent provides physical therapy services to patients of Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work with patient's physical, motor or sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the department age specific competency standards. The incumbent is responsible for the direct supervision of Rehab Techs and the general supervision of physical therapy assistants.
This position is constantly challenged to provide comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and teaching. It is necessary to have a great variety of knowledge, skills, and creativity because of the wide range of patient types and needs; and to maintain the high level of communication and cooperation with other people involved in the care of patients. Responsibilities may include patient and family conferences, individual patient staff conferences, and physician rounds in specialty areas. Other related duties and overtime may be required.
This position has direct authority to evaluate, plan, and carry through all patient therapy programs once ordered by a physician. The incumbent may determine and provide needed adaptive equipment for patients, may determine patient scheduling; and may set priorities for use of time within professional guidelines and requirements of department policies.
Approval from the manager or supervisor is needed for changes in department policies and procedures, provided travel and continuing education programs, purchasing supplies and equipment, changes in work schedule, changes in or development of new therapeutic programs, and activities interfacing with other departments.
Considerable change is occurring in the rehabilitation areas; documentation methods are changing, new therapeutic programs are being developed and implemented, and long-standing programs are being improved and expanded. To keep abreast of these changes, the therapist needs to actively pursue a planned program of professional growth through professional reading and seminars.
When using assistants, the therapist is responsible for the initial patient evaluation, establishment of goals and a treatment program, discharge evaluations and a minimum of weekly discussions with that assistant concerning the patient. Revisions of a treatment program or goals must be jointly established.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
1. Must have working-level knowledge of English language, including: reading, writing and speaking English
2. Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada physical therapist license.
Experience:
Ideal candidate will have 2-5 years experience. Applicants with experience in the acute care setting, specialty certification or experience in one or more specialty areas may be given preference.
License(s):
Current Nevada state licensure in physical therapy required.
Certification(s):
Current BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire date.
Computer / Typing:
Requires basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
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