Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Facebook, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, Medical Conditions, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neurology, Nonprofit, Occupational Health, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Primary Care, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Team Player, Urgent Care, Wound Care
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.
Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Performs evaluations/re-evaluations, discharge summaries progressing patients toward goals and accurately documents results written/electronically on inpatients/outpatients and home environment according to SRDH and physical therapy practice standards.
Performs appropriate treatment which may include, but not limited to proper use of modalities and therapeutic procedures to maximize functional skills toward independence.
Uses equipment specific to age and size of patient.
Maintains a safe environment considering the patient's unique circumstances and risk factors related to age, physical limitations and mental status.
Uses office or other Rehab equipment effectively & efficiently.
Selects appropriate treatment methods which include proper modalities and therapeutic procedures.
Recognizes patient's concerns of how their medical condition may impact their socioeconomic situation.
Job Requirements
Required:
Completed all accredited education requirements to be in possession of a valid license in good standing, enabling them to practice as an Physical Therapist in the State of Nevada., upon hire and
Physical Therapist: NV, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Preferred:
1 year of hospital based, acute care practice. and
Completed post graduate education, or possesses certification or CEU's in acute care, geriatrics, wound care, orthopaedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars. and
Advanced experience with computer software programs and clinical documentation in Hospital based practice.
Where You'll Work
As the community's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3,400 employees will continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health, one of the nation's largest healthcare systems, a 22-state network of more than 9,000 physicians, 60,000 employees, and 400 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.