6 jobs found in Tucson

Job Description More one-on-one time More success for patients and professionals BE THE CONNECTION. In your role as a physical therapist (PT), you’ll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make. Following them throughout their stay, you’ll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field. Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals while pursuing some of your own, as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Heath. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: • Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines. • Delegate tasks and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians. • Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met. • Help patients to regain control of their lives and their independence. • Create an environment and a culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. Credentials: • Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required. • CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. • Successful completion of a degree from an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program, plus sufficient experience in the field essential. • Demonstrated competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. • Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: • Benefits that begin when you do. • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About Us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Address: 1921 W. Hospital Drive, Tucson 85704 Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1927965

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care is seeking a PRN PTA to join our in-house therapy team.  We are a 5-star, busy 112 bed skilled nursing facility with a fast paced in-house therapy program. We are proud of our beautiful facility and grounds as well as our spacious and well equipped gym and excellent programs. In return for your clinical expertise and professional passion, we can offer you a stable and highly qualified facility team with excellent administration and nursing, very competitive compensation and many career growth opportunities.   Sabino receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of  ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day. Be sure to ask us about facility specific specialty programs like Heart PARC, Abilities Care, Music & Memory, Alter G, Big & Loud, and opportunities for you to continue learning and receive focused program training to enhance your therapy career.    Duties:  Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record Assist in maintaining department Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.  Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program        Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant  This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.   Desired Skills:   Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process  Superior interpersonal communication skills  Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide  Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice  Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity  Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence  Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Mountain View Care Center, located in Northern Tucson, is seeking a per diem PT to join our therapy team for weekend coverage. As part of a continuum-of-care campus, our residents and patients have access to independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care with a focus on adult and geriatric rehabilitation. We have a diverse mix of orthopedic and neurological conditions, and  feature a secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit and a park-like courtyard. As a Physical Therapist with Mountain View, you can expect a stable and well staffed therapy team to work with, the freedom to do your job without corporate constraints, opportunities to create and implement the programs that will best serve your patients, and a focus on outcomes achieved for your patients rather than unrealistic productivity standards.  In addition, you will receive competitive hourly pay,  on-going professional development opportunities and many career growth options with our expanding organization.    Mountain View Care Center receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of  ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day. Be sure to ask us about facility specific specialty programs like Heart PARC, Abilities Care, Music & Memory, Alter G, Big & Loud, and opportunities for you to continue learning and receive focused program training to enhance your therapy career.    Duties:   Evaluate patients within 48 hours of physician referral Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs Participate in discharge planning Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADL's Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order Comply with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures       Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapist This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.      Desired Skills:    Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process  Superior interpersonal communication skills  Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide  Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice  Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity  Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence  Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center of Tucson, AZ is seeking a full time Physical Therapist to join our therapy team. We have an amazing in-house therapy team and a beautiful facility. New grads are welcome and will be offered excellent support and opportunity for career growth.  Enjoy a diverse and interesting patient population with a good mix of orthopedic and neurological conditions. As part of our team you will experience a unique anti-corporate culture with an emphasis on evidence based practice, continuing education, and program development.  We can also offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and continuing professional growth opportunities.   We have been in-house with therapy for many years which gives us a significant edge going into the current payment model changes.  Our therapy and nursing teams work collaboratively to ensure outstanding outcomes for our patients.  While some companies are preparing for layoffs or demanding outrageous productivity levels, we are gearing up for even more  amazing rehab programs.     Pueblo Springs receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of  ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day. Be sure to ask us about facility specific specialty programs like Heart PARC, Abilities Care, Music & Memory, Alter G, Big & Loud, and opportunities for you to continue learning and receive focused program training to enhance your therapy career.     Duties:  Screen and/or evaluate patients within forty‑eight (48) hours of physician referral Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician Treat patients according to the physician treatment plan Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice acts and adherence to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, HCFA therapy cert/POC forms, per the facility’s policy and procedure Record treatment changes daily per policy and procedure Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs Participate in discharge planning Coordinates necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order Comply with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act in the state and the facility’s policy and procedures   Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapist  This position is open to PTs at all experience levels.    Desired Skills:  Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process  Superior interpersonal communication skills  Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide  Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice  Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity  Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence  Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department    Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Description The Therapy Team leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day to day operations of a therapy team or discipline. In addition, the position: - Requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships. - Requires competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. - Requires task delegation and supervision of therapist assistants and technicians. - Assists with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments. - Maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. - Typically provides patient care in licensed discipline 80% - 90% of work hours. The Therapy Team Leader helps create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance and being responsible for the operation of the department, measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the department's performance. The Team Leader creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by helping staff to improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff development and mentoring. This position will support cultural diversity by ensuring that the delivery of quality, equitable and culturally competent patient-centered care is provided; promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity; and ensuring that cultural diversity and sensitivity training is part of new employee orientation on an on-going basis to meet the needs of the patient population served in the hospital. Job Code: 100019 License or Certification: - Must have current state license or certification; in states where licensing is not required, defer to state practice act. - CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. Education, Training and Experience - Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program preferred - A minimum of three years discipline specific or leadership experience required, with no less than 2 years being clinical. - Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certification, preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. - Working knowledge of discipline specific therapy equipment. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Compliance: - Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends and/or evenings if needed to meet job requirements. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Address: 1921 W. Hospital Drive, Tucson 85704 Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1926632

Job Description The Therapy Technician assists rehabilitation nurses and therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position: Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships. Requires competency in assisting therapists and nurses with daily care and patient therapy as delegated. Communicates to nurses and therapists on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities. Defers any information requests from physicians, patients, visitors etc regarding the patient’s condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care or discharge plan to nurses or therapists. The Therapy Technician creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. What types of patients will you see? We are an acute rehabilitation hospital setting. Typically our patients spend an average of 2-4 weeks in our hospital and come to us with a wide variety of diagnosis such as: stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, various neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, amputation, joint replacement, fractures, multiple trauma, cardiac conditions, and pulmonary conditions. 80% of our patients are discharged directly home. We use evidence-based practice guidelines to treat our patients. We utilize our clinical outcomes to assess and improve our treatment interventions and programs. We participate in a national outcomes database, which provides benchmarks and sophisticated outcome reports to help us continually analyze and improve our patient outcomes. You will use standard and advanced therapy technologies- depending on hospital location, some equipment used such as Auto Ambulators, Bioness, Interactive Metronome, Hand Mentor, SmartStep, Anodyne, Wii and CAPs may be available. Helping you become better is critical to our success - You will be paired with mentors ; attend in-house as well as external educational programs. The treatment team is made up of full time therapists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and medical staff; and we offer educational benefits if you are interested in continuing your education. Job Code: 100150 Address: 1921 W. Hospital Drive, Tucson 85704 Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed Job ID: 1926536