Job Description

Location: Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
Posted Date: 1/15/2024
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $34.00 - $44.00
Department: 4002.04540 Physical Therapy-Outpt

$$$ Sign On Bonus for experienced Physical Therapists*

Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is a 74-bed full-service hospital. Located in the heart of Tempe, near Arizona State University, the hospital offers a broad range of medical services and accredited physicians to care for a diverse and dynamic community. Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is equipped with sophisticated medical technology, features all private rooms, electronic health records and wireless Internet access. The hospital’s experienced team of doctors and nurses work together to provide expert care and the best possible patient experience. To learn more about Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, click here: Tempe St. Luke's Hospital

Position Title: Physical Therapist

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
  • Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician.
  • Assists patients to reach maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of capabilities.
  • May provide direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel.

Requirements:

  • Current State Physical Therapy Licensure
  • Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in PT, OT or ST.
  • Current BLS (CPR) certification.
  • Four (4) to eight (8) hours of specific stroke education annually, as assigned
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance, and repairs of same.

Preferences:

  • Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Benefits Offered:

We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families, so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:

  • Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
  • Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided:

  • Dental, Vision, Health Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

*2+ years of experience as PT needed to qualify for the Sign On Bonus and 18 month commitment required, Agency and International candidates do not qualify

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

For more information, visit steward.org

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Salary Range: $34.00 - $44.00

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