Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist (Portland/Vancouver)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the Portland/Vancouver area seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the PM&R team. The role centers on functional mobility, evaluation, and developing a comprehensive plan of care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, fitting adaptive equipment, educating patients and families, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. Preference is given to candidates with at least 1 year in inpatient or skilled rehabilitation settings;

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working in an inpatient or skilled rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and interprets information from detailed evaluations and formulates the physical therapy plan of care.
• Establishes activities, goals and frequency/duration to optimize functional outcomes.
• Evaluates patients for specialized equipment or devices to enhance safety or improve functional independence.
• Provides education and training to Veterans and family members on safe and effective use of equipment and devices.
• Develops treatment plans and goals; measures and documents outcomes in a timely manner.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team and participates in discharge planning.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in the Portland/Vancouver area seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the PM&R team. The role centers on functional mobility, evaluation, and developing a comprehensive plan of care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, fitting adaptive equipment, educating patients and families, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. Preference is given to candidates with at least 1 year in inpatient or skilled rehabilitation settings;