Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Summary This is an inpatient position that is split between Corvallis and Albany physical therapy departments — the therapist's home department is in Corvallis. Weekends required. 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 evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, the 160-bed, level 2 trauma center. Our hub status affords us a complex patient census that is among the top 5 in acuity in the state. Our newly built outpatient clinic features cutting-edge equipment, separate adult and pediatric gyms, and an underwater treadmill. Additionally, we offer outpatient services from the newly constructed Pastega Regional Cancer Center. 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 Frequently (34–66% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 20-40 lbs Frequently (34–66% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs Frequently (34–66% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 0-20 pounds Frequently (34–66% of the time): SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) Frequently (34–66% of the time): REACH - Forward Frequently (34–66% of the time): MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists Frequently (34–66% of the time): FINGER DEXTERITY Continually (67–100% of the time): CLIMB - STAIRS Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 40-60 lbs Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 1-handed, 0-20 pounds Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 20-40 pounds Continually (67–100% of the time): SQUAT Repetitive Continually (67–100% of the time): BEND FORWARD at waist Continually (67–100% of the time): KNEEL (on knees) Continually (67–100% of the time): ROTATE TRUNK Sitting Continually (67–100% of the time): ROTATE TRUNK Standing Continually (67–100% of the time): REACH - Upward Continually (67–100% of the time): GRASP Hand/Fist Continually (67–100% of the time): PUSH (0-20 pounds force) Continually (67–100% of the time): PULL (0-20 pounds force) Continually (67–100% of the time): STAND Continually (67–100% of the time): WALK - LEVEL SURFACE Continually (67–100% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0-20 lbs Continually (67–100% of the time): CARRY 2-handed, 0-20 pounds Continually (67–100% of the time): SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) Continually (67–100% of the time): REACH - Forward Continually (67–100% of the time): MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists Continually (67–100% of the time): FINGER DEXTERITY #J-18808-Ljbffr