Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to diagnose disorders and provide therapy for patients with musculoskeletal or neurological impairments. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, administer therapy, and plan for discharge.

Position reports to Rehab Services Manager. Must maintain BLS certification and collaborate with the care team to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Active or interim WA State Physical Therapist License, required by start date.
• One year of outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, assessment and plan of care.
• Incorporate evidence based clinical decision making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions.
• Follow best practice for clinical documentation.
• Maintain patient safety, modesty and privacy/confidentiality at all times.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers and other staff members.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses and other therapy staff, including discharge planning.
• Screen for and refer to other disciplines when indicated.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

WA State Physical Therapist License

One year of outpatient physical therapy experience

Job description

Salary Range

$43.36 - $67.84

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Summary

Up to $15,000 in sign on & retention bonuses.

Must be an external applicant.

A Physical Therapist provides professional services in diagnosing disorders and providing therapy for patients with musculoskeletal or neurological impairments. This includes evaluation of all assigned/scheduled patients, the development of treatment plans, administration and implementation of the treatment program, and appropriate discharge planning.

Position Reports To: Rehab Services Manager

Essential Functions

1. Perform initial evaluation including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, assessment (including discharge disposition recommendation in acute setting), and establishment of plan of care and goals for future treatments.
2. Incorporate evidence based clinical decision making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions in accordance with plan of care, and modify plan of care as appropriate based on patient progress/response to interventions.
3. Follow best practice for clinical documentation.
4. Maintain patient safety, modesty and privacy/confidentiality at all times.
5. Provide education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate to include adaptive equipment and recommended safety precautions.
6. Provide supervision and guidance as needed to Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
7. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members including physicians, case managers, nurses, and other therapy staff, including participation in discharge planning in inpatient settings.
8. Screen for and make referrals to other disciplines when indicated.
9. Required to maintain current BLS certification.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active or interim WA State Physical Therapist License, required by start date.

Desired:

• One year of outpatient physical therapy experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - F
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - C
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Services department including reception area, treatment rooms, office, gym areas as well as patient rooms and hallways with inpatients. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant with frequent interruptions.

Job Classification

• FLSA:Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary:Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes