Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Potomac Healthcare Solutions • Phoenix, AZ

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

This contract will provide occupational medicine health services and electronic health records management for sworn staff from both the City of Phoenix (City) Fire and Police Departments as well as public safety personnel assigned to other jurisdictions throughout the region who have contracted with Phoenix Fire Department Health and Wellness Center (PFDHWC) for these services.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Arizona.
• Five years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient sports medicine/orthopedic clinic.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clinicians, patients and other healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Certified CSCS.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field (e.g. Nutrition, Nursing, Sports Medicine, Biology, etc.).
• Experience with tactical athletes in a first responder environment.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with college or professional athletes and/or tactical athletes.
• Working knowledge of and experience with the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative, NFPA 1582 and OSHA 1910 related to firefighters.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical support under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapist and/or Athletic Trainer.
• Collaborate with the Director of Rehabilitation Services and Physical Therapist on specific skilled interventions including evaluation, modalities, manual techniques and exercise prescription.
• Must be able to evaluate patients’ functional ability/mobility.
• Must have a working knowledge of exercise prescription, assessment of movement and modification of job-related duties to minimize injuries.
• Clearly understands the functional goals of their patients with timely and effective intervention.
• Provides administrative support including patient intake forms, scheduling, supply management and ordering, communication with referral sources, PFDHWC staff, outside vendors and case managers.
• Frequent lifting, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling and gripping objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level