Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, RI seeks a Physical Therapist to provide safe and effective PT services, including evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet identified patient needs and functional goals. You will communicate professionally with patients, families, and the care team, and promote teamwork.

The role requires current licensure, BLS, and the ability to travel to multiple care locations, with strong counseling, writing, and teamwork skills essential to

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 through evaluation, treatment, and education to meet patient needs and goals.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and the care team.
• Promote teamwork and collaborative care across disciplines.

Skills

Therapy and Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Oregon Physical Therapy license

BLS certification

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. We offer a variety of specialized services including orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab and chronic pain treatment with the use of movement. The main goal is return to function and community activities.

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 - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 40 - 60 LbsCRAWL (hands & knees)ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERYPINCH FingersSITLIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsSQUAT RepetitiveBEND FORWARD at waistKNEEL (on knees)ROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - UpwardGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force)STANDWALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)REACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYNone specified