Physical Therapist (PT)

PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance / career growth

Professional development

Job summary

PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital in Oregon is hiring a Physical Therapist for a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation facility. The PT will lead care, assess needs, and collaborate with the patient care team to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Ideal candidates hold a current PT license in the state, have inpatient rehab experience, and maintain a BLS/CPR certification. The role includes professional development and comprehensive benefits in a full-time setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan and implement PT interventions within a collaborative team.
• Monitor progress, reassess and adjust the plan of care as needed with physicians.
• Maintain patient safety and document outcomes for quality improvements.
• Orient staff and students and assume supervisor duties in absence.

Skills

Inpatient rehab experience

Current BLS/CPR card

Education

PT licensure in state

Job description

Facility: PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Join us in opening PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF).

Your experience matters

PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience: Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Current BLS/CPR card.

EEOC Statement

PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.