**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
The Acute Care Therapy Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center provides the evaluation and treatment of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding medical setting. Our Therapists are critical members of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for our patients. We are committed to teamwork and collaboration; our participation in interdisciplinary patient rounding occurs daily on a number of units throughout the facility providing therapy professionals to work autonomously.
Expectations:
+ Provides patient care, including evaluating the patient for treatment, providing and directing administration of the care plan upon the referral from the physician.
+ Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patients.
+ Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
+ Assists with patient program management, while delivering quality patient services.
The REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT at Dignity Health St Joseph Hospital 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!
**Job Requirements**
**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.
Where You'll Work
**Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)**
**Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.**
Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
Leaders in Specialized Care:
+ Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
+ Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
+ Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
+ Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
+ Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
+ Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
**Pay Range**
$55.9528 - $55.9528/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.