Physical Therapist Job Opening

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic Physical Therapist for a full time permanent position at our Nampa Health Plaza Outpatient Clinic. The ideal candidate would have one to two years of experience. Spine experience / interest preferable. We would be willing to consider a new graduate, who is excited to learn in an open encouraging environment, working closely with other therapists. STARS is a comprehensive therapy provider with sites in Idaho and Oregon.

At STARS, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about your career, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. It’s the kind of pride on which we have built our reputation.

CARF Accreditation

STARS has achieved the highest level of accreditation by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), and is the only accredited provider of single-disciplinary outpatient services in the state of Idaho and 1 of 3 in the Northwestern United States.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We offer a stable and professional working environment with competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in the diversity and dedication of our staff. Below is a sampling of the lifestyle advantages we offer. Of course, the best way to measure them is to experience them yourself.

*Hire-On Bonus

*Yearly raises

*3 weeks paid accrued time off to spend with your friends and family

*6 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

*7 days paid accrued sick time per year

*Health, Dental and Vision a la carte Insurance plans - Enrollment eligibility the first of the month following date of hire.

*401(k) retirement program with 4.5% employer match after 1 year

*Paid licensing and certification fees

*Continuing education assistance

*Company paid Life Insurance

*Company paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

*Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

*Cafeteria plan

*Employee assistance program

*Direct deposit of paychecks

*Bi-weekly company newsletter

*Bereavement leave for immediate family members

Nampa, Idaho's second largest city is located in the southwest corner of Idaho, and easily accessible from Interstate 84, about 20 minutes west of Idaho's Capitol City of Boise. Experience Nampa's variety. You can watch a theater production, explore the area's rich agricultural community, see world class rodeo action, take a white water rafting trip or even take in a basketball game.

Learn more about STARS at http://www.starspt.org

EOE

Skills, knowledge, education and experience:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Idaho Physical Therapist Licensing Board.
• Graduated from an accredited school as Physical Therapist with a B.S., M.S., or M.P.T. degree and completion of the required field work and internships.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.
• Two to Three year's ortho outpatient experience. New Grads will be considered.
• Must understand all basic physical therapy skills and be able to perform them accurately; must demonstrate good evaluation and observation skills for strength assessment, gait analysis, equipment recommendations, home evaluations, and range of motion assessment.
• Must be proficient in the application of modalities and procedures used in physical medicine.
• Ability to apply an adequate knowledge of anatomy, function, and structure.
• Cognizant of safety issues and demonstrate skills in reading and writing, and able to communicate professionally.
• Must have organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve.

Job Type: Full-time