Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

CE reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart’s Home Health team seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to serve a diverse patient population in their own environment. This full-time, 1.0 FTE, day position offers a salary range of $48.52–$72.78 per hour, with potential relocation assistance.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and may mentor staff while contributing to program development. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating and adjusting plans of care, and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Oregon; Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment goals using records, interviews and team input.
• Treat patients per plan of care and adjust as needed to meet patient goals.
• Document accurately and timely per regulatory and licensure requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth, coordinated care.
• May mentor/oversee therapists, assistants and students; provide clinical instruction as needed.
• Participate in development of new services, quality improvement, and monitoring activities.
• Attend staff and patient care meetings, in-services, and caregiver orientation.
• Propose and implement policies that guide therapy services and program development.
• Assist with orientation of new caregivers and equipment/space planning for PT functions.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Clinical judgment

Education

Physical Therapy degree (PT)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart’s Home Health team is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to help our diverse patient population reach their goals!

This is a Full Time, 1.00 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 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.

Live, work and play in Eugene/Springfield, which is tucked in the lush Willamette Valley, just one hour from the coast and the mountains. We enjoy mild weather, and are the third largest metropolitan area in Oregon. Home of the University of Oregon, Eugene boasts cultural amenities typical of much larger cities, from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art to the world-famous Oregon Bach Festival.

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 provision of 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 Therapyaccredited 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 Oregon
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Skills

• General knowledge of field and ability to utilize library resource appropriately (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required)
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and exercise independent judgment (Required)

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.

Benefits

• 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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