Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital in Lebanon, OR is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide safe and effective rehabilitation services by evaluating, designing treatments, and educating patients to meet functional goals. You will collaborate with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires Oregon PT licensure, BLS, and the ability to travel between care sites, with opportunities in outpatient, inpatient, and rehab programs.

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 by evaluating and treating patients and educating to meet functional goals.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members at all times.
• Promote teamwork within the Rehabilitation department and across care teams.

Skills

Evaluation & Treatment

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Oregon PT License

BLS (Healthcare Provider)

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 Health Services evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. In addition to acute and swing bed rehab, we offer a variety of outpatient services including sports and orthopedic rehab, pediatric rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab, wheelchair seating, and neck, back and extremity care.

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