Physical Therapist, Inpatient Unit Reno

Overview

This Inpatient Physical Therapist opportunity is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for our NEW Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno. We are searching for a dynamic Inpatient Physical Therapist. You will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PTLA, aide etc.).

The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

• POSITION: ACUTE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full time;
  Day Shift; 40 hours/week
• LOCATION:
  
  6225 SHARLANDS AVE, RENO, Nevada;
  Northwest Specialty Hospital

• SALARY: $39.19 to $58.73 per hour
• $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• Benefits:
  Full medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans; 401(k)

• Current state licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy
• Current BCLS certification

• Responsible for direction of the physical therapy department certified staff, including physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy
• This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general adult patient population
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with employer match

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