Coastal Physical Therapist - Rural Community Care

Adventist Health; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tillamook seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to lead and contribute to patient rehabilitation programs in a community-based setting. The role requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or foreign equivalent and state licensure, with CPR/BLS certification.

Two years of PT experience is preferred, and the incumbent will supervise assistants and ensure compliant documentation. The facility emphasizes interdisciplinary care, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes,

Qualifications

• DPT degree required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred.
• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required.
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Job description

Adventist Health Tillamook seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to lead and contribute to patient rehabilitation programs in a community-based setting. The role requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or foreign equivalent and state licensure, with CPR/BLS certification.

Two years of PT experience is preferred, and the incumbent will supervise assistants and ensure compliant documentation. The facility emphasizes interdisciplinary care, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes,