Physical Therapist

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluations, develop goals-based treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy. You’ll collaborate with a care team to ensure safe discharge and necessary equipment needs are addressed while engaging with patients, families and staff to uphold a caring, professional image.

Required licenses include Washington PT license and BLS through the American Heart Association, with preferred pediatrics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy or
• Master's Degree: Physical Therapy or
• D.P.T.: Physical Therapy required
• Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapist License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations.
• Establish treatment plans with goals.
• Provide treatments as prescribed by care team.
• Delegate specific treatments as appropriate.
• Determine equipment needs for patient care.
• Perform discharge activities and document outcomes.
• Interact with patients, families and staff in a professional manner.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Acute care experience

Orthopedics experience

Neurology experience

Lymphedema experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Master's Degree: Physical Therapy

D.P.T.: Physical Therapy

Washington Physical Therapist License

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Description

The Physical Therapist, as directed by a health care practitioner, performs PT evaluations, establishes treatment plans with goals, provides treatment, delegates specific treatments, determines appropriate equipment needs and performs discharge activities. They must interact with patients, families and staff in a manner that portrays a positive image for the department.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy, Or
• Master's Degree: Physical Therapy, Or
• D.P.T.: Physical Therapy
• Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapist License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 months experience in either pediatrics, acute, orthopedics, neuro or lymphedema

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $48.25 - $76.16

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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