Physical Therapist

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a physical therapist to join our acute care therapy team at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. You’ll evaluate and treat patients across neuro-trauma, orthopedics, neurology, medical/surgical, and ICU settings while supporting joint replacement, spine surgery, and stroke recovery.

Collaborate with therapy colleagues, care managers, physicians, and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Oregon.
• Acute clinical experience preferred.
• Be a team player with proven collaboration and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement treatment plans and document patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans, ensuring progress towards functional goals with safe, effective strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reflecting patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to maximize patient outcomes and involve families in care plans.
• Proactively manage caseloads to meet patient needs, with flexibility required for department needs.
• Maintain effective communication and adhere to regulatory standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Problem solving

Organization

Documentation accuracy

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Acute Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, 4 shifts/week, 2-3 weekend shifts required per 4 week rotation

Your role with us

Join our dynamic and collaborative acute care therapy team at Salem Health as a physical therapist, where we work together to empower patients and overcome barriers to recovery. You’ll evaluate and treat patients across a wide range of specialty areas, including neuro-trauma, orthopedics, neurology, medical/surgical, and intensive care. As part of our Centers of Excellence, you’ll contribute to high-quality, evidence‑based care for patients undergoing joint replacement, spine surgery, and stroke recovery. You’ll collaborate closely with therapy colleagues, care managers, physicians, and advanced practice providers in a fast‑paced environment that allows flexibility in your daily schedule.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement treatment plans, ensuring progress towards functional goals with safe, effective strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reflecting patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to maximize patient outcomes and involve families in care plans.
• Proactively manage caseloads to meet patient needs, with flexibility required for department needs.
• Maintain effective communication and adhere to regulatory standards.

Required qualifications

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in physical therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Oregon.

Additional information

• Acute clinical experience in the practice setting is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Be a team player and have proven success applying team approach to obtain resolution to an issue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills for working with the rehabilitation team and patients.
• Demonstrated competency by implementing age, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate treatment plans and by appropriate documentation.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award‑winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high‑quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].