Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

wellness benefits

discount program

expanded EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Physical Therapist for Acute Therapy as a Per Diem/Relief (0.00 FTE, Variable). The role evaluates patients, creates plans of care, and provides therapy within the PT scope to achieve outcomes with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include documenting per standards, mentoring staff and students, and contributing to program development. Requires WA PT license and BLS.

Qualifications

• WA Physical Therapist license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Education: Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program (PT)
• Per Diem/Relief position – 0.00 FTE, variable schedule

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes a treatment plan with goals
• Delivers treatment per plan and updates as needed
• Completes documentation per regulatory and professional standards
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Mentors and provides oversight to staff and students
• Participates in development of new services and quality improvement
• Attends staff meetings and caregiver orientation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

PT degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable 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.

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable 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.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapy accredited 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

Working Conditions

Lifting

• 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.
• Rehabilitaion 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.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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