Physical Therapist 2 - Acute Care - Harborview (100% FTE, Days)

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Rehab Therapies in Seattle is seeking a Physical Therapist 2 - Acute Care to assess, plan, administer and evaluate patient care for a diverse acute care caseload. You will provide skilled, timely therapies and contribute to discharge planning.

The role requires collaboration with the treatment team, progression of goals, and education for patients and families, with thorough documentation of interventions in medical records.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. under federal law.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for all minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe physical therapy for a patient caseload in acute care.
• Provide skilled, timely and effective patient care.
• Progress treatment goals and educate patients and families; collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
• Document intervention and strategies in required systems, including assessment, goals, methods, home programs and plan adjustments.

Job description

Job Description

Harborview Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Physical Therapist 2 - Acute Care.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Day Shift

Department Description

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This individual will assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe physical therapy for a patient caseload ranging from routine to patient problems and situations.
• Provide skilled, timely and effective patient care.
• This individual will also be responsible for progression of treatment goals and patient and family education and collaboration with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional, abilities, complications and implications of long term deficits related to primary diagnoses treated in service area.
• Plan treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.
• Document intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems. Documentation is to include assessment, measurable criteria, goals method of treatment, home programs and adapting plan according to patient’s response to intervention.
• Participate in team rounds and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
• Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
• Provide recommendations and justification for equipment needs of patients.
• Work effectively with PTA. Assigns appropriate patients, supervises treatment plan, provides PTA with necessary information.
• Provide education training to other physical therapy staff and health care professionals in areas of expertise within the physical therapy field.

Requirements

• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$50.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$72.93 hourly

Benefits

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Other Compensation:

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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail]. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.