Physical Therapist Acute Rehab

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and deliver therapeutic interventions as prescribed by the referring physician.

The role involves collaborating with families and healthcare team members to set realistic patient goals and maximize functional recovery. The ideal candidate holds a PT degree (DPT/MS/BS), is licensed in Oregon, and maintains current BLS certification. Travel to various St.

Qualifications

• Must have a PT degree (DPT/MS/BS in Physical Therapy)
• Oregon PT licensure via Oregon State Board of Health
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider
• Valid Oregon driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and provide treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by the referring physician.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the care team to align goals and outcomes.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Skills

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Team collaboration

Education

DPT / Physical Therapist degree

Tools

AHA BLS Certified

Job description

**TITLE:** Physical Therapist**POSITION OVERVIEW:** 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.**Required**: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.**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.**Language Skills****:****PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon.The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our site.