Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Florence, Oregon is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.25 – $66.37. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available

Learn more about Florence: https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5635

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

Details of position:

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.

• Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.

• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.

• May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and/or therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.

• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.

• May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted)

• Required: Physical Therapist license State of Oregon

• Requires one year of Physical Therapist experience, with home health/geriatric experience preferred.

• Required: Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support that has been issued through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Department / Location Specific Notes

Home Health:

• Makes recommendations for relative content and scope of therapy services and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provisionof services.

• Recommends and develops new therapy services and programs in collaboration with staff.

• May spend minimal time to assist with evaluating and orienting new caregivers and making recommendations to management regarding equipment andspace needs related to physical therapy functions.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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