Physical Therapist

About the Role

Regency Prineville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a skilled nursing community located in Prineville, OR, is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Physical Therapist. This role involves evaluating, planning, organizing, and administering physical therapy services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to ensure high-quality care. The Physical Therapist maintains accurate documentation, collaborates with all disciplines, and adheres to professional standards and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants through periodic training and guidance to enhance patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatments and prepare records and reports as required.
• Provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals and ensure safe, timely patient care.
• Develop realistic, documented treatment goals that comply with referring medical staff’s intent.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing physical activities, including non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and the use of assistive devices (e.g., crutches, canes, prostheses).
• Administer soft tissue mobilization using knowledge of techniques and body physiology.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient charts or automated systems.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, recommending modifications as needed.
• Coordinate treatment with physicians and staff to integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns as required.

Benefits of Our In-House Therapy Staff Model

• Aligned Mission and Values: Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Collaboration between departments with a focus on individualized resident care.
• Enhanced Quality of Care: Consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams and tailored programs using a collaborative Rehab Care Model.
• Perks: Robust benefits including:
  • Continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE courses/training).
  • License renewal support.
  • EPA program and in-house training.
  • Generous PTO, including double-time holiday pay for 8 recognized holidays if worked.
  • Leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution or a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment, maintained prior to and throughout onboarding.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Vacation, Sick, and Paid Time Off (PTO) (based on state regulations).
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, and more).
• 401-K Retirement Plan.