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RIM COUNTRY HEALTH RETIREMENT COMMU Physical Therapist in PAYSON, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6568910

**\$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS WITH A 2 YEAR COMMITMENT**

Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation is a 109 bed skilled nursing and long term care facility located in Payson, AZ, in the heart of Arizona in the middle of Tonto National Forest. We have a secure memory care and behavioral health unit, long term care and rehabilitation units

We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist to act as the patients partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and meet patients goals and needs
  • Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients motion and mobility
  • Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
  • Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
  • Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients specific needs
  • Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
  • Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
  • Promote clients healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
  • Consult and practice with other health professionals
  • Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
  • Document patient care services

Skills

  • Proven work experience as a physical therapist
  • Intensive education and clinical expertise
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices
  • Drive to continually learn and grow
  • Professional behavior
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid licence to practice physical therapy
  • Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Looking for someone who is compassionate and caring, enjoys working with the elderly and helping people, team orientated and communicates well. Experience is a positive, but not required. New graduates welcome.

Knowledge/Certification in myofascial release is preferred.

Don\'t live in Payson, AZ? We haveFREE housingavailable to qualified candidates that are looking to commute or relocate..

Hourly rate: DOE

Full-time and part-time available

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: \$40.00 - \$60.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Physical Therapy License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)
  • Level 1 Fingerprint (Required)

Work Location: In person

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