Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - (Job Number: 127704)

-- Physical Therapist - (Job Number: 127704) Description Upon referral and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the PT uses clinical judgment skills to treat patients with actual or potential health problems. The PT is responsible for implementing PT programs to prevent disability from immobilization, surgery, following disease, injury or loss of body part; to restore function and return patient to maximum potential. The PT will coordinate therapy activities with other health care disciplines. Essential Functions: * Delivers quality treatment programs to patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric in compliance with competency checklists * Lead pain management group sessions * Ability to make recommendations or knowledge of when to refer to other providers for bariatrics, bracing, ergonomics, adaptive equipment, and lymphedema * Evaluates the physical status, functional abilities and age-specific needs of patients to determine the current level of functioning, self-care, self-responsibility, independence, and quality of life * Develops and implements a treatment plan which involves the patient, family and social support systems: identifies interventions to reach reasonable goals; coordinate and collaborates on treatment options; advocates to enhance patient's social support systems, facilitates environmental modifications, and creates new support systems * Integrates discharge planning early in treatment based on continuing assessments and stated expectations for achieving treatment goals and objectives * Provides treatments based on established departmental guidelines and protocols; demonstrates competency in managing patients based on competency checklists * Utilizes all equipment appropriately and safely per established protocols, manufacturer's guidelines, and competency checklists * Completes all chart documentation according to the criteria of the record review checklist * Provides written documentation, departmental and interdepartmental, that is legible, complete, and timely * Provides patient handouts that are effective and appropriate for patient understanding * Maintains professional competency by attending continuing education applicable to the specific patient population treated * Presents one inservice per year to PT staff * Supports organizational mission statement and goals * Complies with departmental safety precautions/procedures, including PPD, CPR and the Safety fair * Uses safety precautions when transferring patients * Demonstrates time management skills by meeting productivity standards, using patient treatment time effectively, and utilizing time between patient treatments efficiently * Coordinates therapy activities with other health care disciplines when appropriate * Utilizes resources appropriately * Participates in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized department Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * Graduate of accredited program in Physical Therapy * Licensed for Physical Therapy license in State of Oregon or Washington upon hire * BLS with AED Certification within 60 days of hire * NPI Certification * Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology * Equipment operation * Basic to moderate computer skills to complete documentation Preferred Qualifications: * 3 years experience as a physical therapist * 1 year experience as a physical therapist in a chronic pain setting * Continuing education topics related to chronic pain Salary Range: $32.49 - $45.01 Primary Location: Oregon-Clackamas-Sunnybrook Medical Offices 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd. Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: 8:00AM Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: OFNHP - Professionals Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Physical / Occupational Therapy Public Department Name: Physical Therapy Physical Therapist - (Job Number: 127704) 514201 Oregon-Clackamas-Sunnybrook Medical Offices 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd. http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514201ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/1ae97f8c0a5aed53445a64086c8448c6.html --