WA - Physical Therapist 32-36 Hrs/ week, 4 day work week - $91/HR

Carenest Health Services • Davenport, WA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs to help patients improve physical function after an accident or surgery and may help manage or lessen pain caused by degenerative conditions or terminal disease. Treatment may include physical activity, reflexology, massage, and muscular and skeletal manipulation. The position collaborates with other therapy and care providers to achieve patient outcomes. The caseload is approximately 90% outpatient and 10% inpatient.

The role includes maintaining patient confidentiality, communicating sensitively with patients and families from varied developmental and sociocultural backgrounds, and sharing relevant clinical information with the healthcare team and applicable referral agencies. The therapist works collaboratively with care providers, reports patient conditions to appropriate staff, attends professional development activities, and responds to opportunities to improve care and customer service.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Experience working directly with patients in a long-term care or hospital setting.
• Current state Physical Therapist license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide satisfactory patient services and work as a team player.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms, and review their medical history and provider referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing their movement.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic exercises and stretches.
• Use hands-on therapy, such as massage, to ease pain and promote healing.
• Keep detailed records of patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Report patient progress and status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, providers, and patient care committee members.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the work environment.
• Provide patients and families with information in an accepting, sensitive, and caring manner.
• Communicate relevant information and clinical priorities to healthcare team members, referral agencies, peers, and patient care providers.
• Relay information appropriately by telephone, pager, and other communication devices.
• Communicate security concerns to the supervisor or director.
• Accept assignments according to priorities, competencies, and unit needs; work with other care providers and provide clinical assistance as needed.
• Report patient conditions to physicians, nurses, and other staff who need the information.
• Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to support effective working relationships.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Attend in-services, continuing education, and departmental staff meetings.
• Contribute to peer performance reviews when requested.
• Respond to opportunities to improve care and customer service.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time