Physical Therapist; Outpatient - Sweet

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Sweet Home at Samaritan Health Services summary:

Outpatient Physical Therapist providing evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient/caregiver education to improve mobility and functional goals across a range of conditions (orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, balance/dizziness, wheelchair seating) at multiple care sites in Sweet Home, OR. Requires current Oregon PT license, BLS certification, travel between sites, strong communication, documentation, teamwork, time-management, and physical ability to assist patients. Employed within a rehabilitation department offering acute, swing-bed and diverse outpatient services.

Summary

This position sits in Sweet Home, Oregon.

• 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)
    • 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
  • Occasionally (11 - 33% 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…