Resident Physical Therapist

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

88d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing physical therapy services such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, patient/family education, and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility and to decrease pain. This position primarily evaluates and treats a sports & orthopaedic population. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or the hospital. In addition to meeting the requirements expected by a staff physical therapist, we expect the resident to also abide by all residency program policies and procedures, complete all assignments and required clinical, didactic, research, and community activities in a timely manner, and demonstrate advanced levels of responsibility, initiative, leadership, and performance.

Requirements

• BS, BA, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy
• Advanced verbal, written, and practical clinical skills
• Current State of Oregon Physical Therapy License
• Current American Heart BLS certification
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting or intensive clinical affiliation

Responsibilities

• Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment
• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
• Utilizes proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws
• Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner upholding the APTA code of ethics
• Manages use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions
• Performs individualized skilled physical therapy evaluation
• Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
• Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals
• Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures
• Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments
• Provides evidence based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for OT students
• Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff
• Reports program development needs to supervisor, assists in departmental quality improvement

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree