Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Under the general direction of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist is responsible for clinical duties in the physical therapy department. The Physical Therapist effectively treats a wide variety of oncology diagnoses as well as other types of patients treated at Fred Hutch. Besides clinical duties, the Physical Therapist is responsible for maintaining thorough documentation of services to patients and also serves as a clinical resource to all Fred Hutch departments and clinicians.

Facilitates referrals to internal and community resources as appropriate.

Part Time - Hours Variable - Fully Onsite

• Evaluating, planning and administering treatment to Fred Hutch patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems
• Administering and interpreting tests and measurements of muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
• Instructing patients and their caregivers/families in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and other equipment or devices
• Maintaining patient documentation, including writing initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, home programs, and insurance authorization requirements
• Devising special tools and treatment methods for the specific needs of each patient served
• Evaluating treatment goals and progress towards these goals
• Serving as a clinical resource for all Fred Hutch departments and clinicians
• Completing other duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Manager to meet the mission of the department, which may include educational lectures, student instruction, networking to other clinical services, volunteer supervision, process improvement activities, and/or quality improvement projects

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical physical therapy experience
• WA State Physical Therapy License (or meet DOH criteria for the Physical Therapist Compact Privilege)
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with Fred Hutch Mission and Values
• Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Displays excellent customer service and relations skills
• Communicates concisely and effectively, both orally and written, with co-workers, physicians, patients, and caregivers
• Ability to promote and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and stressful situations including balancing the need for quality of work with the need to respond to workload
• Ability to take initiative in identifying…