Physical Therapist; PT

Summary

Physical Therapist | Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital | Newport, OR

Imagine practicing physical therapy where your work truly matters—and your days end with ocean air, forest trails, and a close‑knit community that values healthcare professionals.

At Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, we’re seeking a passionate Physical Therapist who wants more than a job. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative hospital setting while enjoying one of Oregon’s most beautiful coastal communities.

• Purpose‑Driven Care:
  Work in a patient‑focused, nonprofit hospital where quality outcomes and compassionate care are the priority.
• Collaborative, Supportive Team:
  Join a rehab department that values teamwork, mutual respect, and clinical autonomy.
• Productivity‑Based Compensation:
  Compensation is based on productivity, allowing motivated clinicians to directly benefit from their work and efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on quality, ethical patient care.
• Room to Grow:
  Samaritan supports continued learning, evidence‑based practice, and professional development.

• Exceptional Coastal Lifestyle:
  Enjoy ocean views, beaches, hiking, whale watching, and a slower pace of life.
• Meaningful Community Impact:
  Newport is a place where healthcare professionals are known, respected, and valued.

• A licensed Physical Therapist committed to patient‑centered care.
• A professional who values collaboration and autonomy.
• Someone seeking a balance of career satisfaction and quality of life.

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.

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.

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

• 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.
• Team Building:
  Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi‑disciplinary team.
• 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.

Frequency of 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