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Dignity Health Physical Therapist in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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Responsibilities
The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) is seeking an outpatient clinician interested in the neurorehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injuries in a unique and highly established holistic milieu-oriented center. The BNI is a world renowned neurosurgical and neurological institute. The CTN is the last step of a full service BNI rehabilitation continuum and is designed to successfully transition patients to their homes communities school and work environments.
Expectations:
Candidates should have experience in evaluation and treatment of neurological diagnoses.
Some administrative and case management responsibilities are associated with this position to ensure cohesive interventions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a large vibrant interdisciplinary team composed of neuropsychologists rehabilitation psychologists speech therapists physical therapists occupational therapists recreational therapists a dietician physiatrists and a psychiatrist.
The REHAB DEPARTMENTat Dignity Health St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career.
Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
Minimum:
Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Computer skills.
Arizona License in professional area.
American Heart Association BLS.
Preferred:
Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area performing patient clinical care.
Masters or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area.
Prior use of electronic health record.
Aquatics Lymphodemia orthopedics and neuro Physical Therapy experience highly preferred.
Pay Range
$36.96 - $53.60 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.