Physical Therapist - Village Park in Eugene, OR

Cascadia EE LLC•Eugene, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for residents or patients suffering from injuries or disease. The therapist develops and administers treatment plans, assesses patient needs, evaluates and modifies care, and collaborates with other disciplines to achieve patient goals. The role includes documenting patient condition and progress, educating patients and families, communicating patient status and needs, and supporting resident functionality and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment.
Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and administer treatment plans with specific therapy goals based on patient capacity and tolerance, under the direction of a physician.
Assess patient needs and plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet physical therapy intervention goals.
Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
Set realistic and achievable goals for patients and residents.
Document and record patient and resident condition and progress in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
Optimize patient functionality and skills by providing, directing, or overseeing resident screenings.
Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.