Physical Therapist - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Florence (OR); On-site; USD 7,102,000 - 10,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PeaceHealth Home Health in Florence, Oregon seeks a Physical Therapist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The compensation includes a salary range of $51.55– $72.78 per hour, with relocation assistance possible and a hiring bonus.

The role involves evaluating patients in their homes, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and providing education to patients and families. Ideal candidates hold a Physical Therapy degree and Oregon licensure, with at least one year of PT experience;

Qualifications

• License to practice Physical Therapy in Oregon
• BLS/CPR required on hire
• Foreign degree equivalency accepted if applicable

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish a treatment plan and goals
• Provide treatment per plan and adjust as needed
• Complete documentation timely and accurately per regulations
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuous patient care
• Mentor and supervise students or assistants as needed
• Contribute to development of new services and quality improvement
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required
• Recommend content and scope of therapy services and implement policies

Skills

Clinical PT

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Florence, Oregon is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.55– $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.

PeaceHealth Home Health in Florence, Oregon is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.55– $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.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available

You will have the opportunity to work in the patient’s own environment engaging family and caregivers.

Our multi-disciplinary Home Health team consists of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, RN’s, Medical Social Workers, Registered Dietitians and Bath Aides. Our dynamic team meets regularly providing the opportunity to collaborate with supportive peers to coordinate care and achieve optimal outcomes.

Enjoy a lifestyle inspired by the great outdoors! The town of Florence is located on the Oregon Coast at the mouth of the Siuslaw River and is known for its breathtaking beaches, rolling sand dunes, numerous lakes with hiking trails and a picturesque historic downtown.

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.
• Makes recommendations for relative content and scope of therapy services and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provisionof services.
• Recommends and develops new therapy services and programs in collaboration with staff.
• May spend minimal time to assist with evaluating and orienting new caregivers and making recommendations to management regarding equipment and space needs related to physical therapy functions.

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)

Experience

• Requires one year of Physical Therapist experience, with home health/geriatric experience preferred

Credentials

• Required: Physical Therapist License State of Oregon
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• 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
• expanded EAP and mental health program

EEO, affirmative action employer/vets/disability in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.