Physical Therapist Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Healthcare

This position is located on the Portland campus within the PM&R Service for VAPORHCS.

Duties

The employee is a licensed physical therapist who performs at the full performance level. Uses standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex cases to identify problems and baseline levels of function.

Develops appropriate treatment plans and goals; performs complex treatment procedures modifying the treatment according to the patient’s changing medical condition or because of a variety of severe physical disabilities.

Measures, fits and instructs patients for the use of complex adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, and performs required documentation in a timely manner.

Employee involves the patient, family members, caregiver, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by maintaining effective communication.

Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill in communications appropriate to the age of patients served in the work area. The employee possesses knowledge of potential changes in communication skills which may occur in aging patients (potential for diminished hearing, vision, and mental acuity) and is able to compensate for these changes when appropriate to ensure that effective communication has occurred.

Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide physical assistance to aging patients, considering potential difficulties with balance and ambulation and the increased possibility of damage or injury to skin and bones.

Employee communicates readily with multidisciplinary treatment team advising the team of patient’s needs and progress, exchanging discharge planning information with them. This communication through team meetings, ward rounds, written reports, and informal communications, such as personal and telephone conversations. Written communications is accomplished in a timely fashion.

Employee is responsible for the care, upkeep and sanitation of equipment used.

Schedule and Other Details

Work Schedule
:
Monday-Friday,
Compressed/Flexible
:
Not Available
Telework
:
Not Available
Virtual
:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Requirements

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