New Physical Therapy Opportunity in the North East Corner of Ari - (US-AZ-Nazlini - 86540)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:105670106
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Navajo Health Foundatio n /Sage Memorial Hospital is the nation's first Native - managed compreh ensive health care system; it started in July 1974 when health care management was turned over to the Foundation from the local Presbyterian Church Missio n after seven decades. Since then, a predominantly Navajo Board of Directors and staff has worked with great dedication to overcome health problems unrivalled anywhere in the nation. Click Here To Learn More About Sage Memorial Hospital's History   Goals and Values of Navajo Health Foundation / Sage Memorial Hospital ·         Serving with Respect & Compassion, Community Partnership, Service Above Self and Emphasis on People. ·         We are committed to becoming the community choice for primary healthcare. ·         We are committed to providing patient focused quality care / services and to treating every patient/family with dignity and respect. ·         We recognize that every employee contributes to quality care/service and are committed to participative management and teamwork.   Navajo Health Foundation / Sage Memorial Hospital   is located in Ganado, which is part of the Navajo Nation located in Northeast Arizona and home to the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site that is maintained as an example of a 19th century trading post. Click Here To Learn More About Ganado, AZ    At Sage, personal service, community involvement, and state-of-the-art equipment are what we are all about. Our physical, occupational, and speech therapists possess superb skills, and operate in a unique clinical environment, one that emphasizes flexibility, innovation, and refusal to submit to the "one size fits all" model of factory-style therapy that has become all too common in health care. Our team has the freedom to provide therapeutic techniques in an integrated approach, with all the time needed to give our patients their best opportunity for reaching goals. The ability of our staff to focus on patients, without all the paperwork and bureaucratic hassle of mainstream rehab facilities, places us far ahead when it comes to patient care.  We offer full rehab services to patients with orthopedic or neurological deficits, as well as wound care, foot care, and sports medicine. Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients are all served by our team. We integrate our team approach with Sage's Diabetes Clinic and Wellness program, as well as the unique Therapeutic Horseback Riding program, which is housed right here in our offices; the horseback riding program is used by all the disciplines of our rehab team and has demonstrated a phenomenal record of effectiveness and patient satisfaction which would be envied by any rehab facility anywhere. And because Sage's administration understands that great clinicians need great equipment, we are supported with the equipment and budget that allows us to excel.   Navajo Health Foundation / Sage Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Job Information NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!   I.        GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The licensed therapist will evaluate and treat ambulatory and inpatient clients of all ages using the knowledge, principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Assessment and treatment will also be based on the knowledge of growth and development the patient so the care is age appropriated.  The staff therapist will assist the Rehab Director and staff in the delivery and development of P.T. during the directors absence. The physical therapist will support and uphold the standards of practice adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association.   II.      SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:         A.    PATIENT CARE:                 1.    To provide quality physical therapy services for clients of all ages with varying diagnosis in a  variety of settings-clinic, hospital schools or home.                 2.    Writes evaluations, treatment plans and documents in patients medical chart of encounter within one working day of the assessment.                 3.    Ensures all Prior Authorization are received before starting treatment or evaluation.                 4.    Coordinate