Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist

Profession: Physical Therapy
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Department: Occupational Therapy
Job Type: Travel
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40

Jobs Notes:
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

Provides patients with evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education through a continuum of care, with an emphasis on hand therapy.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in occupational or physical therapy or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:

Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
American Society of Hand Therapists certification: Required
Occupational Therapist (OT): Required
Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC): Required
Essential Functions:

Performs and documents consultations, evaluations and assessments. Identifies problem areas and abnormal findings. Implements appropriate advanced clinical tests.
Performs patient care, plans treatment programs, evaluates intervention responses and modifies treatment plans appropriately. Implements appropriate advanced treatment techniques.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.