Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Location: West Valley Hospital, 1050 SE Uglow Avenue, Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday - Friday

Your role with us

West Valley Hospital offers a more close-knit, collaborative environment where patient care is highly personalized, and your impact is directly seen every day, you'll be at the heart of patient care empowering individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness. Your confident communication and clinical expertise will shine as you collaborate with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who value your unique contributions. In this role, you'll enjoy the autonomy to manage your caseload while benefiting from the support of a multidisciplinary team. You'll bring a positive, professional presence to every interaction, balancing compassion with efficiency as you prioritize care and meet critical deadlines. We're looking for someone who thrives on innovation and continuous learning. You'll be encouraged to think creatively, stay current with the latest evidence-based practices, and share insights that elevate care across the organization. If you're a problem-solving team player who's passionate about improving lives, we'd love to hear from you!


What you'll do

• Patient Care: Develop and implement treatment plans, ensuring progress towards functional goals with safe, effective strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation, reflecting patient progress.
• Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to maximize patient outcomes and involve families in care plans.
• Caseload Management: Proactively manage caseloads to meet patient needs, with flexibility required for department needs.
• Communication and Compliance: Maintain effective communication and adhere to regulatory standards.

Required qualifications

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist or license eligible in the State of Oregon.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Additional information

• Clinical experience in similar practice setting is strongly preferred.
• Three or more years of physical therapy experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Broad clinical background with diverse patient populations strongly preferred.
• Be a team player and have proven success applying team approach to obtain resolution to an issue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills for working with the rehabilitation team and patients.
• Demonstrated competency by implementing age, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate treatment plans and by appropriate documentation.

Total rewards package


Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.


Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.


We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.