Physical Therapist

PeaceHealth•Florence, OR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, determine plans of care and treatment goals, and provide physical therapy within the scope of practice. The Physical Therapist works as part of a patient care team to support the best outcomes for patients and may oversee therapy assistants, students, aides, or volunteers as appropriate to patient age and needs. The position is listed as 1.00 FTE and day shift. One year of Epic experience is essential; on-call work is not required. The role may include home health responsibilities, including recommending and implementing policies and procedures for therapy services, developing services and programs with staff, orienting caregivers, and advising management about equipment and space needs. Department- and location-specific duties may include home visits or covering as an Admission Coordinator/Rehab PPS Coordinator. The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program requires three years of pediatric physical therapy experience and prefers a master's degree. The work takes place on site in a medical or hospital setting and involves exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. Physical demands include patient handling, lifting and carrying, pushing or pulling equipment, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and movement around the work area. Assistive equipment and approved safe techniques may be used when clinically appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, or a closely related field; foreign equivalent accepted.
Current Physical Therapist credential for Washington, Alaska, or Oregon, as applicable.
Basic Life Support credential upon hire.
One year of Epic experience.
General knowledge of the field and ability to use library resources appropriately.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Ability to assess patient conditions and exercise independent judgment.
For Oregon West Network – Home Health: one year of Physical Therapist experience.
For PeaceHealth SW Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program: three years of pediatric physical therapy experience.
For applicable home health duties, a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health or geriatric experience for Oregon West Network – Home Health.
A master's degree for the PeaceHealth SW Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program.
A driver's license for Oregon West Network outpatient and Cottage Grove roles that may involve home visits.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and establish treatment plans and goals using patient records, interviews, observations, and input from team members.
Provide treatment according to the plan of care, modify it to meet patient needs, and update it as appropriate.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements, state licensure requirements, and professional standards.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support smooth, continuous patient care.
Serve as a liaison with nursing, medical, and therapy staff to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services, and provide education as needed.
Mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and therapy aides as applicable.
Provide clinical instruction and training to students.
Recommend and participate in developing services and programs, quality improvement, and monitoring activities.
Participate in staff and patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation, and other professional activities as applicable.
For applicable home health roles, recommend the content and scope of therapy services, implement supporting policies and procedures, and advise management on equipment and space needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.