Physical Therapist PT - Sunnyside

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Avamere Sunnyside in Salem, OR, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide and direct high quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation.

You will supervise assistants and students, communicate with care teams and families, participate in quality assurance, and pursue ongoing education while maintaining licensure; this is a full‑time position with PRN shifts and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Active CPR/BLS certification during employment.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of residents’ rights.
• Exudes professionalism and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
• Direct and supervise assistants, rehab aides, and students per guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures regarding personal protection and patient safety.
• Expand clinical knowledge through continuing education.
• Support and participate in department operations and development.
• Communicate patient status to the patient, family, caregivers, or other care team.
• Perform evaluations per MD orders and payer guidelines.
• Develop and provide treatment plans aligned with reimbursement.
• Educate staff and clinicians on benefits and outcomes.
• Complete timely documentation and meet productivity standards.
• Screen individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Use professional judgment to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Maintain licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submit billing, payroll, and expenses timely.
• Make referrals to other rehab team members.

Skills

multitask

professionalism

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Job description

Physical TherapistPT

Status: Full Time & PRN

Location: Avamere Sunnyside: 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Physical Therapist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Associate Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by the Supervisor.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of residents’ rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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