Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PeaceHealth SHMC at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist (0.80 FTE) for Acute Therapy. The role evaluates patients, establishes goals, and delivers therapy to improve outcomes within a collaborative care team. A CAPTE‑accredited PT degree and WA license, plus BLS/CPR, are required.

Salary ranges from $48.52 to $72.78 per hour, depending on experience and bargaining terms. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Physical therapy degree from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Washington state (WA).
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• Part-time day shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine treatment goals and plan of care.
• Provide patient treatment and adjust plans as needed for outcomes.
• Accurately document care per regulatory and state requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate care and solve problems.
• Mentor students or assistants and provide clinical instruction when needed.
• Participate in development of new services and quality improvement.
• Attend staff and patient care meetings and educational sessions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program

PT License - Washington

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth SHMC at Riverbend in Springfield, OR is seeking a Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $48.52 – $72.78. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

*Relocation assistance could be available*

Springfield is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also knownas,Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River, and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork Path along theWillamette river, or spend the day fishing on theMcKenzie river. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit forit’sculinary experience! Immersed in art, take the outdoor mural tour, or stay inside at the Emerald Art Center. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

What you will do:

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.
• Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and/or therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

What you bring:

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapyaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted)

Credentials

• Required: Physical Therapist License State of Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).
• Stooping/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling occasionally.
• Rehabilitation staff working with patients with rehabilitation goals involving bed mobility, transfers and gait may use other appropriate and approved safe techniques and equipment in the course of the rehabilitation process if determined clinically appropriate.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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