PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Carson Tahoe Health
- Carson City, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs basic assessment of the patient, identifying and utilizing the proper assessment tool, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Ability to assess vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more specific investigation as needed.
- Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the therapy plan of care.
- Uses assessment information to develop a plan of care that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient.
- Ensures the plan of care is understood by Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians as appropriate.
- Uses plan of cares as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients.
- Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing physical therapy as outlined by Nevada State Practice Act for Physical Therapist.
- Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of non-professional personnel.
- Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the practice of Physical Therapy.
- Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and his or her family.
- Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in plan of care.
- Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.
- Supports Nevada State Practice Act through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
- Supervises care given by non-professional personnel, providing instruction as needed required by the Physical Therapy State Practice Act.
- Maintains professional competence, as required by the Nevada State Physical Therapy Board, through formal continuing education, workshops and unit specific education. Maintains currency of educational file. Completes unit mandatory education.
- Assists in teaching individual patients and patients in groups in established programs.
- Seeks guidance when encountering physical therapy procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate from an APTA accredited physical therapy program. Physical Therapy licensure in the State of Nevada or current interim permit.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience working with adult/geriatric/general population.
- Ortho and Stroke experience.
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription