Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient Therapy

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated per diem Physical Therapist to join their outpatient therapy team. This role requires flexibility and the ability to handle a variable schedule, including weekend rotations and holiday coverage. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong time management skills and inter-disciplinary communication, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced technology and collaborating with a team of professionals committed to the health and well-being of the community. Join a mission-driven organization that values belonging, integrity, and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Washington.
• Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, or cardiac management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Document treatment interventions in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Time Management

Inter-disciplinary Communication

Outcomes Oriented

Education

State Board Examination

Licensed to Practice Physical Therapy

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient Therapy

Apply locations Puyallup, Washington

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR49417

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

In need of a per diem physical therapist who can participate in a weekend rotation schedule, but who also has weekday availability for sick call and PTO coverage. Preferred clinician qualities include flexibility, reliability, commitment to quality, and the ability to operate at the highest level of clinical practice. The employee must be self-driven, outcomes oriented, and able to demonstrate quality work within a fast paced environment, so as to meet productivity as it aligns with our stewardship value. A good candidate is also someone who has optimal time management skills, is highly collaborative, and able to see the “big picture”. Strong inter-disciplinary communication is required. MultiCare utilizes EPIC for all electronic medical records. Department productivity standard is currently 69% for 8-hour day with expectation of 7-9 patients seen per day. All employees are expected to cross-cover both Auburn and Covington Medical Centers, so training occurs for both sites in the first month or two. Per diem staff are also expected to work a minimum of 1 holiday per year, and be able to complete mandatory education/training during non-shift hours, but on the clock. New Employee Orientation process is very rigorous for the first few weeks to a month (and would likely require some time off from an alternate position), and certain aspects are mandatory with regard to schedule.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Responsibilities

• You will perform well in stress and emergency situations.
• You will perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the treatment plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment.
• You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed.
• You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate.
• You will communicate well with patients, peers, and other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients.

Requirements

• Successful completion of state board examination.
• Currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Washington.
• Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac patient management desirable.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees.
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve.
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system.
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running.
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row.
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities.
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains, and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $45.44 - $72.39 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.