Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Central Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Central Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to assigned patients under supervision by a Physical Therapist (PT). Assists the PT in the implementation of a formulated treatment plan, enabling patient reach an optimum functional performance or outcome.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning. Participates in medical and nursing staff education to improve the quality of patient care. 
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs and carries out a program of care for assigned patients.
• Documents patient care efficiently and effectively.
• Provides adequate discharge planning, recommends discharge to the therapist when appropriate.
• Maintains and upgrades skills in the field by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, attending educational workshops/conferences, self-study, inservices etc.
• Achieves departmental productivity standards to ensure the availability of patient care.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a Certificate or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. 
  • Licensure/Certifications: 
    • Current License as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Arizona. 
    • CPR
  • Special Skills: 
    • Excellent customer service skills. 
    • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and 
    • physicians. 
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: One year of experience

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Organization Description

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!

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