Physical Therapist Job Listing at Banner Health in Susanville, CA (Job ID 4004066-2024-08-25)

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2 Full time positions available!

** $20k Sign on Bonus and $20k Relocation 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. If you're looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today and join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.

Susanville is nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy four seasons with a host of year-round recreational opportunities. Explore the 2,700 square miles of public lands, with hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hunting, camping and off-road recreation activities. As a critical access hospital, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers a wide range of programs and services to aid in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. As a member of our team, you will play a part in maintaining the health and wellness in our community.

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. The Physical Therapists in this Outpatient Clinic have the ability to work 10-hr shifts, leaving more time for work/life balance. New grads will benefit from weekly development opportunities, including 90 minutes of case-review and skills practice each week, as well as one-on-one mentoring with an Orthopedic Certified Specialist.

Our Physical Therapists will enjoy the one-on-one patient care, with the ability to focus on one patient at a time, no techs/aides/or other care extenders. We are looking for clinicians who share our vision of making health care easier, so life can be better. Join a team focused on the success of its patients as well as its providers.

2 Full-Time Physical Therapist positions available!
10-hour shifts
$20k sign on + $20k relocation available

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.

POSITION SUMMARY
This 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 FUNCTIONS
1. 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