Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department GSR Physical Therapy

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $47.71 - $59.31

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

This is an inpatient position that's 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.

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)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 40 - 60 Lbs

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

SIT

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

GRASP Hand/Fist

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 0 - 20 Lbs

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