Physical Therapist Acute Rehab

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapist at St. Charles Health System evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to meet patient goals and ensures accurate documentation and compliance with professional standards.

Required are an APTA-accredited PT degree, Oregon licensure, and BLS. Experience with hospital-based therapy is preferred; driving to various worksites may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Must be eligible for Oregon licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and provides PT treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Works with interdisciplinary care team to achieve patient goals.
• Maintains timely documentation and reporting of patient progress.
• Provides staff consultation and training as needed.
• Adheres to state licensing and organizational policies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient care

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Adheres to Oregon State Physical Therapy Licensing Board.
• Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides staff consultation and training.
• Provides community resource knowledge and referral services.
• Provides physical therapy services to other hospital service areas.
• May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing.
• Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.
• Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout continuum of care. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Oregon State Board of Health. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Preferably a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association. See additional position information for preferred certification list.

Experience

Required: Must have one year experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices.

Preferred: Previous physical therapy experience in hospital-based setting.