Physical Therapist

Company: Reno Orthopedic Center
Location: Sparks
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionReno Orthopedic CenterImproving lives. Together. Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) strives to transform musculoskeletal healthcare in our region and we want you to join us as a Physical Therapist so we can achieve our vision together. Why work for ROC?Our guiding principles of respect, optimism and compassion drive our decisions and actions. We have the regions leading orthopedic specialists, imaging, urgent care, out-patient surgery, and physical therapy to create a seamless approach to care for our patients, as our patients and employees come first. We are physician-owned and committed to providing excellent orthopedic care. For more information about ROC, visit our website at . As a Physical Therapist, you would be crucial to our mission because you would improve patients lives by helping them regain mobility and reduce chronic pain. On any given day, you could work to improve a patients mobility after a total knee replacement or counsel a student athlete on ways to improve their stability. If you value respect, optimism, compassion, innovation, and top-notch patient care, you have found your home.This position may work in either our Sparks or North Valleys clinic, depending on preference and business need. Both locations are within 15 minutes of the downtown Reno main campus. Whats in it for you?We care about each other as people. We build relationships and connections that extend beyond our time at ROC. We mentor and teach each other and work to help each other with problems that arise.We value work/life balance; we are open Monday-Friday and usually work during regular business hours and encourage you to take care of whats important to you, while still accomplishing your tasks and caring for our patients.We provide competitive total rewards including salary, benefits, retirement, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program.We offer professional development, certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement for continuing education to ensure you are getting what you want out of your time here. What would you do as a Physical Therapist?This position focuses its time and effort on the following duties, though others may be required:Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients;Review physicians referral and patients medical records; Confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program; Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation;Test, measure and record patients strength, motor development, functional capacity, sensory perception, and respiratory and/or circulatory efficiency; Analyze data and modify interventions as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes;Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with physical therapist aides and other support personnel;Provide educational information about physical therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health;Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy;Instruct patient and family in use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes as well as in treatment procedures to be continued at home;Refer clients to community resources or services;Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained; provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals;Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to clinic staffing schedules;Provide customer service and patient care, maintain confidentiality, and abide by HIPAA requirements. Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a clinical environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and similar conditions is possible. Physical: The noise level is usually moderate. Travel: May require up to 10% travel to other clinic locations. What do you need to have to be considered?To be successful in this role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:Certifications/EducationDegree from an accredited physical therapy program;Active/unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board. Note: This position requires the incumbent to obtain a current CPR certification within 30 days of hire. How can you set yourself apart from other applicants?If you have these preferred qualifications, you would be an ideal candidate:Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) certification;Two years of experience in an orthopedic rehabilitation setting. How do you apply?Head to /careers, select your location, select the position, and click the blue Apply button at the bottom of the page. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation that we have received your application. You will hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application. Be a part of our family and contribute to your community in a real and tangible way. Apply now to be a part of something fantastic! What else should you know?Reno Orthopedic Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on any protected status.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and in compliance with all federal requirements, state requirements, and established policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disability to perform the essential job functions.ROC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares the information you provide on the Form I-9 with information from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security records.For any questions about Reno Orthopedic Center or this position, contact us at (775) 786-3040 or human-resources@. Considering moving here? Check out the following links:

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