Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Albany General Hospital; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide safe and effective therapy services, including evaluation, treatment, and education to meet individual patient goals. You will communicate professionally with patients, families, and the care team and promote strong teamwork across rehabilitation disciplines.

The role requires an Oregon PT license and BLS certification, with ability to travel between care sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective Physical Therapy services including evaluation, treatment, and education to meet identified patient goals.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members.
• Promote teamwork within the Rehabilitation department.

Skills

Therapy and Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Oregon Physical Therapy license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for providing safe and effective Physical Therapy services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. The Physical Therapy team at Samaritan Albany General Hospital evaluates and treat patients with acute and chronic injuries or limitations that are neuro/musculo/skeletal in nature that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We also offer a variety of services in the areas of sports and orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance, and spinal therapy.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required. Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.
• Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely(1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually(67 - 100% of the time)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• PINCH Fingers
• SIT
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Repetitive
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• KNEEL (on knees)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH - Upward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• REACH - Forward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• None specified