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Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Health Services
  • Eugene, OR
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    Job Description

    Summary

     

    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.
      • Healthcare Provider Level BLS 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

        PINCH Fingers

        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

        CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUAT Repetitive

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        KNEEL (on knees)

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        REACH - Upward

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

        PULL (0-20 pounds force)

        STAND

        WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

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

        CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        REACH - Forward

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        None specified

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEugene, OR

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Business Writingunmatched
    • Cancerunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Geriatricsunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Neurologyunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Evaluationunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Women's Healthunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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