Physical Therapist - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver is seeking a Physical Therapist for a per diem position. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, create treatment plans, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Applicants must hold a Physical Therapist License for the State of Washington and have a commitment to patient care. This position offers competitive salary and benefits focused on caregiver wellbeing.

Benefits

403b retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Discount program

Expanded EAP and mental health program

Qualifications

• Must have Physical Therapist License in the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and create treatment plans based on various data.
• Provide treatments and modify as necessary.
• Complete documentation according to standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.
• Mentor new caregivers and students in physical therapy.
• Recommend and help develop new services and programs.

Skills

Patient treatment

Collaborative healthcare

Documentation accuracy

Mentorship

Program development

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 – $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.

• Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.

• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.

• May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and/or therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.

• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.

• Makes recommendations for relative content and scope of therapy services and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.

• Recommends and develops new therapy services and programs in collaboration with staff.

• May spend minimal time to assist with evaluating and orienting new caregivers and making recommendations to management regarding equipment and space needs related to physical therapy functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted)

• Required: Physical Therapist License State of Washington

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf).

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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