Lead Physical Therapist, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region. This role evaluates and treats patients to promote, maintain and improve treatment programs and protocols. Ensures clinical skills meet high standards through continual educational opportunities. Serves as a resource to assist with other departmental aspects.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• One year's experience in an acute care facility: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and professional mentorship to department staff members.
• Acts as a departmental clinical resource, especially in the absence of coordinators and managers.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools, establishes individualized treatment plans for patients and completes necessary documentation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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