Physical Therapist - Resource Pool

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

90d • $47 - $68

About The Position

Your greatest reward is helping patients return to the life they love. As a Physical Therapist, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment programs designed to achieve the best possible outcomes. If you share this passion and enjoy collaborating within a multidisciplinary team while supervising support personnel, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to provide patient services and supervise Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (LPTAs), Therapy Aides, and students.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to support program development.
• Competently assess and interpret patient information across all ages, with knowledge of normal growth, development, and treatment needs.
• Skilled in developing home programs and conducting family training.
• Knowledgeable in the appropriate selection and use of durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Proficient in computer skills relevant to documentation and patient care management.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients across all age groups—from neonates to geriatrics—using age- and disability-appropriate assessments to establish baselines and develop individualized treatment plans that promote functional improvement.
• Assess patient abilities and limitations including neuromuscular movement and stability, sensation, perception, muscle strength, range of motion, body mechanics, vocational and prevocational abilities (adults), and developmental milestones (pediatrics).
• Evaluate patients’ home and work environments and recommend necessary physical barrier modifications or ergonomic adaptations to support safety and function.
• Administer therapy consistent with the treatment plan, employing suitable procedures, equipment, and techniques within the scope of physical therapy practice.
• Recommend, justify, and arrange for the delivery of therapeutic equipment as needed.
• Continuously re-evaluate patients, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes. Make discharge recommendations when appropriate.
• Collaborate and co-treat with therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated, multidisciplinary care.
• Facilitate the use of orthotic and prosthetic devices to enhance patient mobility and function.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care, including medical records and correspondence with physicians.
• Tailor verbal and written communication to the age, educational level, and needs of patients, families, and other stakeholders, ensuring information is delivered clearly and appropriately.
• Provide education to patients and families across all age groups to support recovery, self-care, health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.
• Supervise the patient care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, and volunteers, ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees