Physical Therapist

Springfield Wellness Center

Feb 2
Written By Doug Ferguson

Responsible to: Director of PT/OT Services & Onsite Wellness Clinics
Hours: 32 - 40 hours/ week
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Pay Range: $42.92 - 64.38

Job Summary:

This position is based in a small, private primary care clinic that is not open to the general public. The Physical Therapist in this role practices independently while working in close collaboration with two primary care providers. Patients face no financial barriers to care, as there are no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance requirements.

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and educates patients to assess, prevent, correct, and alleviate physical dysfunction, pain, and limitations in mobility. Responsibilities include performing tests and measurements to assess patient function and developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercises, activities, and assistive devices for both preventive and rehabilitative purposes.

In addition, the Physical Therapist provides consultative, educational, and advisory services aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of physical disability and promoting overall patient wellness

Education & License Requirements:

Current licensure in the State of Oregon as a Physical Therapist, with a certificate for practicing without referral preferred.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Work experience in an outpatient orthopedics setting is preferred. Desired skills include knowledge of general physical therapy theory and practice, including biological, physical, social, and medical sciences and their application for a better understanding of patient care challenges. A high degree of written and verbal communication skills, flexibility to handle a variety of duties which may be interrupted and changed by immediate circumstances, while utilizing sound evaluation and judgment skills. Must have the ability to work independently.

Essential Job Functions:

• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
• Restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, as well as best possible wellness, fitness, and quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
• Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
• Conduct initial evaluations to create plan of care by reviewing the patient history and performing tests and measurements to identify potential and existing deficits.
• Implement patient treatment as scheduled.
• Re-examine patients and modify interventions to achieve desired goals and outcomes.
• Develop and implement discharge plans.
• Document patient care in a complete and timely manner.
• Communicate with physicians, referral sources, and other healthcare staff regarding patient treatment and progress.
• Develop and conduct pre-placement tests, injury prevention screens, and essential function testing according to established criteria as needed.
• Access and maintain confidential and sensitive information using discretion and adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Assume responsibility for professional continuing education and associated competencies.
• Attend departmental meetings and assist in departmental outreach activities, as indicated.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a caring, understanding demeanor with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Complete other duties as requested.

Marginal Job Functions:

Assess work sites, perform job analysis, and present injury prevention programs. Light cleaning, clerical duties, answer phones. Move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Light mechanics, instrument maintenance.

How to Apply:

Please complete our Employment Application below. You may be asked to verify your email address. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy via email.