Physical Therapist (East Portland area)

The Springs Living, LLC; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

The Springs Living, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality in-house therapy services to adults, with a focus on aging in place. You will assess and treat residents, coordinate care with families and staff, and maintain safety standards.

Travel to communities in Happy Valley and Clackamas areas is required. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to professional standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (PT)
• Current state licensure
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Screening new residents to determine intervention needs
• Evaluate residents to collect data for planning and implementation
• Communicate evaluation findings to residents, family and team
• Document treatment times in compliance with laws and regulations
• Coordinate care with insurance reimbursement and billing
• Provide therapy per standards while adapting for individual needs
• Monitor response to intervention and modify as needed
• Educate residents, families and staff on adaptive equipment and devices
• Maintain safety and infection control standards
• Collaborate with community staff and maintain clear communication

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

Description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, TSL Well. TSL Well provides therapeutic services to enhance the lives of residents of The Springs Living. The Springs Living was started in 1996 with one goal in mind: quality for its own family. Now, nearly 30 years later, we continue to innovate and work hard to enhance the lives of our residents. The Springs Living focus is to create best in class environments, where our purpose is to help our residents, their families, and each other live life to its fullest. The Springs Living was founded for family, and though our family has grown, that point of view still drives every decision today. It’s a difference you can feel when you walk through the door.

Job Description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality in-house therapy services to adults with a range of diagnoses and disabilities, with a special focus on supporting aging in place. In this role, you will directly influence residents' quality of life by providing person-centered interventions that promote mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings of new community residents and those referred by nursing to determine the need for intervention
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment, planning and implementation
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members
• Records treatment times and documentation by following federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrates capacity to understand insurance reimbursement and billing while coordinating care
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards while adapting treatment for individual needs
• Monitors resident response to intervention, modifying treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders
• Recommends and educates residents, family, and community staff in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs including excellent communication with community staff
• Maintains safety standards including safety stands including compliance with infection control, universal precautions and OSHA stands for healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program - Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current state licensure
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Travel to communities in Happy Valley and Clackamas area
• The Springs Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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