Physical Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Fallon
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Fallon, NevadaDepartment Name: Physical
Thrpy-HospWork Shift: VariedJob Category:Clinical Care** $10k sign
on Available **New Grads Welcome!!Great careers start with great
training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering
excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to
excellence in personal development for all our team members. Rural
settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide
range of patients, from inpatient and outpatient. - Learn more
about what it means to be a Physical Therapist with a rural Banner
Health Rehab team at Since 1996, Banner Churchill Community
Hospital has served the rural community and provided the highest
quality care to our patients, who are friends and family in
Churchill County and beyond. As a Physical Therapist, you will
evaluate and treat a wide range of diagnoses and populations in an
outpatient and inpatient setting. Whether you're coming in with
experience or a new grad starting your journey, Banner Health is a
great place to develop and grow your career. New grads will benefit
from mentoring with experienced clinicians. Join a team focused on
the success of its patients, as well as its providers. We are
currently looking for a Full time Physical Therapist to join our
team. - The shift for this Outpatient Clinic would be 9am-5:30pm,
Monday through Friday. If working with a diverse and highly
talented clinical staff who believe in collaborative patient care
sounds like something you want to be a part of, Apply Today!
Interested in opportunities within Banner Health's Rehab team? -
Contact Sheri Averett at 307-347-6965 or
sheri.averett@bannerhealth.com to hear about positions throughout
our facilities. Reach out and we can discuss how the Rural
Healthcare setting can help you find your community.Located in
Fallon, Nev., Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 25-bed
licensed hospital offering the most comprehensive array of medical
services in rural northern Nevada. We provide comprehensive and
emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more
than 5,900 square miles. This makes us one of only two
hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada.
Our location in Fallon - a short drive from both Reno and Lake
Tahoe - offers a wealth of lifestyle advantages, including rustic,
rural charm, along with a recreational wonderland of outdoor
sports, such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting,
horseback riding and off-roading.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and
supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with
physician referral, state and national organizational standards,
regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and
procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and
knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of
the patients served.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patient's functional
abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed.
Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes
comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by
the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable,
patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates
with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates
discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of
referring orders.2. Implements individualized treatment plan with
consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual,
cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled
treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of
treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient
and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient,
family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.3. Documents according
to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established
time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and
individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects
skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's
progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed
according to department policies.4. Communicates pertinent patient
information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to
physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or
difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current
literature.5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to
caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to
assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for
all patient care needs.6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and
delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost
effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC,
Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies
and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and
orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel,
prior to delegation of task.7. Department operational activities.
Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain
pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility
process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the
department.8. This position has responsibility for interacting with
all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians,
patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of
other health care institutions, community provides and agencies
concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the
physician offices in order to report, request or clarify
information.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA
accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.Must possess a
current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS
certification required.Relates throughout the interview process
their clinical competency, experience, training and education they
have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates
through behaviors and answers to job related experiential
questions.Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell
Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint
Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the
duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner
Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.Must have the ability to
become proficient with computer software applications commonly used
in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment,
evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line
feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous
office equipment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related
education and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment.
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