Clinic Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Oregon is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to support athletic medicine. You will evaluate and treat patients, communicating effectively to reach rehabilitation goals, with involvement in a residency program and faculty activities.

The role requires an Oregon PT license and BLS, with preference for ABPTS SCS certification within the first year. This on-site position supports a dynamic sports medicine team.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Two (2) years physical therapy experience preferred.
• ABPTS board certification within 1 year; SCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective physical therapy services with evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate with clients to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Contribute to a sports medicine residency program and participate in faculty activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team building

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Social perceptiveness

Residency education understanding

Education

Oregon Physical Therapy license

Healthcare Provider BLS

Two years PT experience preferred

ABPTS board certification within 1 year

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Responsible for providing safe and effective physical therapy services by implementing evaluation and treatment procedures designed to meet the identified needs of the patient. Communicates and works effectively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Our sports medicine physical therapists specialize in preventing, and treating injuries related to participation in sports and/or exercise. We offer a Concussion Rehab Program, bike fitting, throwing analysis, running analysis, to provide biomechanical analysis, treatment, and safe return to play for athletes. The clinic provides expert, individualized care for athletes of all sports and ages. Furthermore, we have a sports medicine physical therapy residency program and all therapists are on faculty for this program.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Two (2) years physical therapy experience preferred.
• GSR Samaritan Athletic Med PT:
  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board certified required within (1) year of hire. Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Understanding of physical therapy residency education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
  Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
  Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
  Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
  WALK - INCLINE
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 40 - 60 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  SQUAT Repetitive
  KNEEL (on knees)
  REACH - Forward
  REACH - Upward
  SIT
  STAND
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  PINCH Fingers
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists