The Physical Therapists include evaluation/re-evaluation, develops a plan of care, provides evidence-based treatment, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient’s needs. Works closely with the patient, family, and other members of a physician-led team in providing individualized patient treatment.
Completes required documentation of care and appropriate billing consistent with professional guidelines. Engages in research, education and quality initiatives in pursuit of excellence in the provision of care, as well as develops and carries out a personalized plan for professional development. A small subset of employees may be required to drive on a regular or occasional basis.
Duties require extensive standing and walking, frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Requires heavy lifting, pushing, and positioning and transferring patients.
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university required.An academic or professional doctorate is preferred (PhD, DSc, DPT). Advanced Board Specialty Certification is preferred.
Current Arizona licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Why Mayo Clinic
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Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
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