PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Company: Life Care Services;Essex Meadows
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Title: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Days (Monday-Friday)

Pay: $45-$48 hourly DOE

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Resort style living located in the beautiful NE Phoenix valley. Life Care Services is a premier provider of senior living in the nation. Our Sagewood Flagship location is nestled in the beautiful desert just off the 101 and Tatum Blvd. just south of the Desert Ridge shopping area. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join our 3rd party Therapy team in our Acacia Health Center. With TMC, therapy doesn't just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)
• 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities Who you are:
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current license/certification in the state of Arizona
  • Passion for seniors
    
    General Summary:
    
    As a Physical Therapist, you are a key healthcare professional specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with physical limitations or injuries. Your expertise in movement science and rehabilitation enables you to develop personalized treatment plans to help patients restore function, alleviate pain, and improve mobility.
    
    Essential Job Duties:
    
  • Comprehensive Assessment: Through clinical examination and relevant diagnostic tests, Physical Therapists identify impairments, functional limitations, and contributing factors to develop a holistic understanding of each patient's condition.
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Physical Therapists utilize a variety of interventions, including
  • therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and patient education, to address impairments, improve function, and promote overall well-being.
  • Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Techniques: Perform hands-on manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and manual stretching, to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions and improve tissue mobility. Physical Therapists also prescribe therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and neuromuscular re-education exercises to enhance strength, flexibility, and motor control.
  • Pain Management and Modalities: Physical Therapists tailor the application of treatment modalities to each patient's needs, closely monitoring their responses and adjusting treatment parameters as necessary.
  • Functional Training and Rehabilitation: Guide patients through functional mobility training, gait training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining to improve their ability to perform essential tasks and participate in meaningful activities. Physical Therapists incorporate real-life scenarios and environmental modifications to facilitate the transfer of skills to home and community settings.

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