Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, is hiring a Physical Therapist for acute therapy. The role evaluates patients, determines plans of care and treatment goals, and provides physical therapy within the profession’s scope of practice. The therapist works as part of a patient care team and may oversee therapy assistants, students, aides, or volunteers as appropriate to patient needs.

This is a part-time, 0.80 FTE, day position. The stated salary range is $48.52–$72.78; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority. Relocation assistance may be available.

The position is based at a medical/hospital setting and involves patient handling, mobility around the work area, occasional lifting and equipment movement, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. PeaceHealth describes its total rewards package as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

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.
• Washington State Physical Therapist license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Ability to handle patients weighing no more than 35 pounds without assistive equipment or devices.
• Fine motor skills sufficient to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally push or pull with 1–25 pounds of force.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, squat, or kneel.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and establish treatment plans and goals using patient records, interviews, observation, and information from team members.
• Provide treatment according to the plan of care, modify the plan to meet patient needs, and update it as appropriate.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time in accordance with regulatory and state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support smooth, continuous patient care.
• May liaise with nursing, medical, and therapy staff to coordinate services and solve 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, quality improvement, and monitoring activities.
• May participate in staff and patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation, and other professional activities.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time