Physical Therapist II

Physical Therapist

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Interviews patient, family, caregivers, significant others to obtain information about prior level of function, home environment, family relationships, health and psychosocial history.
• Performs client tests, measurements and evaluations as indicated for the patient's condition and as per any established best practice guidelines and/or department care standards.
• Establishes measurable/functional treatment goals that are realistic and consistent with patient/family/caregiver needs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation, age-related and diagnosis- related policies. Administers treatments as prescribed in the treatment plan. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and adjusts the treatment to achieve maximum benefits.
• Monitors all patients under his/her care: supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and/or Technicians who are involved with treatment, and assures appropriate treatment and documentation; submits a modified plan of care to the physician for altered plans of care; reports any adverse reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician as indicated.
• Institutes or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments such as cardiac arrest or medical conditions requiring activation of a code, rapid response team, or activation of 911.

Required

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Oregon.
• AHA BLS within 30 days of hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service.