Posted: 14-May-23
Location: RENO, Nevada
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 195501-en-us
The Physical Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule.
Northern Nevada Health System – Sierra Medical Center is a 200-bed tertiary care located in south Reno, Nevada. Our new full-service facility presents an awesome opportunity to help build, grow, and develop Sierra Medical Center into an acute care force in the within the broader Reno, NV community. Come join us and “Elevate Your Career” at Sierra Medical Center.
Benefits for full and part time positions:
- Challenging & rewarding work environment
- Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
- Excellent medical, dental, vision & prescription drug plans
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- Great voluntary benefits, i.e. discounts w/phone carriers & car insurance
- Tuition Repayment Program
- Education reimbursement
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Jenn Donald, Recruiter @ jennifer.donald@uhsinc.com
Job Description: 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 in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PTLA, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
- Acute care experience required
- New grads welcome providing the training was in an acute care setting
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred.
- Current BLS certification.
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