Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis/Albany is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team. The role is split between Corvallis and Albany, with the therapist’s home department in Corvallis, and weekends required.

You will provide evaluation, treatment, and education to meet patient goals, communicate with patients and families, and contribute to a cooperative, multi-disciplinary team across acute and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must travel to multiple points of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective physical therapy through evaluation, treatment, and patient education.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Promote teamwork.

Skills

Therapy skills

Communication

Teamwork

Business writing

Time management

Education

Oregon Physical Therapy license

BLS Certification

Job description

Summary

This is an inpatient position that is split between Corvallis and Albany physical therapy departments — the therapist's home department is in Corvallis. Weekends required.

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. We provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, the 160-bed, level 2 trauma center. Our hub status affords us a complex patient census that is among the top 5 in acuity in the state. Our newly built outpatient clinic features cutting-edge equipment, separate adult and pediatric gyms, and an underwater treadmill. Additionally, we offer outpatient services from the newly constructed Pastega Regional Cancer Center.

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): Climb stairs
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 20-40 lbs
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 0-20 pounds
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): REACH - Forward
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): FINGER DEXTERITY
• Continually (67–100% of the time): CLIMB - STAIRS
• Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 40-60 lbs
• Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs
• Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 1-handed, 0-20 pounds
• Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 20-40 pounds
• Continually (67–100% of the time): SQUAT Repetitive
• Continually (67–100% of the time): BEND FORWARD at waist
• Continually (67–100% of the time): KNEEL (on knees)
• Continually (67–100% of the time): ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• Continually (67–100% of the time): ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• Continually (67–100% of the time): REACH - Upward
• Continually (67–100% of the time): GRASP Hand/Fist
• Continually (67–100% of the time): PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• Continually (67–100% of the time): PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• Continually (67–100% of the time): STAND
• Continually (67–100% of the time): WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs
• Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 0-20 pounds
• Continually (67–100% of the time): SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• Continually (67–100% of the time): REACH - Forward
• Continually (67–100% of the time): MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• Continually (67–100% of the time): FINGER DEXTERITY