Physical Therapist

About the role

We are Regency Care of Central Oregon, a skilled nursing community centrally located in beautiful Bend, OR. We are seeking a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, organize, and administer physical therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain informative, accurate, and timely documentation and records management, working collaboratively with all disciplines.
• Adhere to the professional standards of practice guidelines and code of ethics as set forth by the state board of physical therapy.
• Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants by providing periodic training and guidance as required.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and support therapy services in support of patient referrals.
• Develop realistic and documented treatment goals that comply with and satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust the patient’s prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications as required.
• Cook with, coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in a treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.

Qualifications

• Currently possess a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy institution.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in the state in which you are employed.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

Company Culture

Our mission and values are aligned with integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, accountability, and teamwork. We foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments, focusing on individualized care for the residents. We offer enhanced quality of care through dedicated in-house teams and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach. We provide robust benefits, including continuing education funding, employee discounts, and leadership development opportunities.