Physical Therapist - Weekend Shifts

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing physical therapy evaluation and treatment for our pediatric population. Treatment includes therapy services such as gait training, exercise patient/family education, wound care and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility and flexibility. The physical therapist in this position would be expected to serve clients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including the orthopedics, hematology/oncology, NICU, PICU and outpatient services.

Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals/objectives, develop a treatment plan, and implement the plan. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity.

This position requires availability 4 shifts per 2 weeks' pay period, with 2 of those shifts on weekends, as determined according to the Employer's needs.; Participation in holiday rotation.

Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner

Maintains general good physical and mental health and self‑care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting.

Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment

Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation

Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education

Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers

Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant

Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for PTAs, aides and volunteers

Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area

Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third‑party payer criteria

Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face‑to‑face situations

Uses I CARE for introduction and closing

Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated

Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner

A license with the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board as a Physical Therapist; Completed an accredited physical therapy educational program and be eligible to obtain an Oregon Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.

At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit

Positions within person patient care: Clinical Skills in evaluation, treatment and team collaboration, consistent with acute care physical therapist practice.

Experience in acute care rehab or pediatrics

Experience in Pediatric Acute Rehab, PICU, NICU

Routine inpatient hospital environment.

to repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required. Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen/ventilation/respiratory apparatuses. Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high-risk or medically complex patient populations.

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