Physical Therapist, Full Time - Days

Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym and wellness programs

Job summary

A nonprofit public hospital in Elma, Washington is looking for a Physical Therapist to provide quality care and develop treatment plans for patients. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physical Therapy and have the ability to collaborate with a care team. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Washington.
• One year of physical therapy practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Physical Therapy care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Develop care plans based on assessment data using a problem-oriented format.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of the therapy plan.

Skills

Therapy theories and concepts

Professional communication

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Education

Clinical Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

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Summit Pacific is a nonprofit public hospital district operating a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.”

Location: Elma, Washington. Employment type: Full-time. Work shift: All non union, non exempt staff.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating physical therapy services for patients in concert with the total care plan. Provide quality care to attain patient’s optimal functional level.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive Physical Therapy care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including intakes and evaluations, goal setting with patients, implementing care plans, educating patients about risks and benefits, and monitoring progress. Collaborate with the patient care team to formulate the total care plan.
• Develop care plans based on assessment data using a problem-oriented format; prepare and instruct PT approaches; adjust plans according to patient understanding and progress.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of the therapy plan; modify treatment plans as indicated; instruct caregivers and family for maximal function and safety at home; make referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Evaluate the therapy plan and modify as needed at least every 30 days; obtain feedback from team members; discuss progress with patient/family and attend to alterations in the plan with the attending physician as needed.
• Meet or exceed quality care standards, contribute to quality improvement, and strive for high patient satisfaction. Plan work independently and participate in the quality improvement system while complying with applicable standards and safety goals.
• Maintain professional skills through ongoing education and training; participate in interdisciplinary meetings; stay current with trends and best practices; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Essential Job Function as described above.

Education and Experience

• Clinical Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• One year of physical therapy practice preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Current and unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Washington.
• Current BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of therapy theories and concepts.
• Professional written and verbal communication; ability to tailor communication to audience.
• Ability to collaborate with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Accurate and timely documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently with strong judgment, problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization.

Physical Requirements

Describes typical movements and postures; refer to original listing for detailed percentages.

Work Location

Elma, Washington

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b match, 457, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more).
• On-site gym and employee wellness activities; various employee committees and recreational opportunities.

Additional Information

• Summit Pacific is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. This policy covers employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.

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