Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Orthopt; Washington; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, WA is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range is $48.52–$72.78 per hour. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

The role involves evaluating patients, planning care, and supervising students or assistants as needed, within the PT scope and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted)
• Physical Therapist License for the State of Washington
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from patient records, interviews, observation, and team members
• Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and updates plan as appropriate
• Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to regulatory and licensure requirements
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuous care and coordinates with nursing, medical and other therapy staff
• May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, therapists, and aides; provides clinical instruction to students
• Recommends and participates in development of new services, quality improvements and monitoring activities
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, and caregiver orientation and education

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree (PT)

Physical Therapist License State of Washington

Basic Life Support

Job description

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, WA is seeking a Outpatient Physical Therapist for 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.

*Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available*

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.

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)
• Required: Physical Therapist License State of Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Working Conditions

• 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.
• Rehabilitation 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• 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. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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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Contact information:

Company name: PeaceHealth
Contact name: Valerie Raia
Contact email: [e-mail]
External ID: PH-INFOR-135308C1
Posting ID: 1001059048