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 profession’s scope of practice. The therapist works as part of a patient care team to support optimal patient outcomes and may oversee therapy assistants or students and supervise therapy aides or volunteers, as appropriate to the patient’s age and needs. The position is listed as 1.00 FTE, day shift, with no on-call requirement. One year of Epic experience is essential, and vestibular certification is preferred. The stated bill rate is $80, all inclusive. Some duties and qualifications vary by department or location. Home Health roles may include developing and implementing therapy-service policies and programs, assisting with caregiver orientation, and making recommendations about equipment and space. Oregon West Network Home Health requires one year of Physical Therapist experience; home health or geriatric experience is preferred. Certain rehabilitation locations may require coverage as an Admission Coordinator or Rehab PPS Coordinator. A PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program role requires three years of pediatric physical therapy experience, with a master’s degree preferred. The work takes place on site in a medical or hospital setting and may involve exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. Physical demands include patient handling, moving equipment, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, or kneeling. Appropriate approved safe techniques and equipment may be used for rehabilitation activities when clinically appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, or a closely related field; foreign equivalent accepted.
Physical Therapist credential for Washington, Alaska, or Oregon, as applicable to the position.
Basic Life Support 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 Southwest Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program, three years of pediatric physical therapy experience.
For applicable Home Health roles, a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including patient handling and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, or kneeling.
Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

Vestibular certification.
Home health or geriatric experience for Oregon West Network Home Health.
Master’s degree for the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center NICU Graduate Assessment Program.
Driver’s license for applicable outpatient rehabilitation and Cottage Grove roles involving possible home visits.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and establish treatment plans and goals using patient records, interviews, observation, 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.
May liaise with nursing, medical, and therapy staff to coordinate services and resolve problems, and may serve as an educational resource.
May mentor and oversee new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and therapy aides.
Provide clinical instruction and training to students.
Recommend and participate in developing services and programs and in quality improvement and monitoring activities.
May participate in staff and patient-care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation, and other professional activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For applicable Home Health roles, help develop therapy services and programs, implement policies and procedures, assist with caregiver evaluation and orientation, and recommend equipment and space needs.
For applicable roles, may cover as an Admission Coordinator or Rehab PPS Coordinator.
For applicable roles involving home visits, maintain and document a valid driver’s license and auto insurance when required.