Physical Therapist - Inpatient
About the role
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients and works closely with others on the rehabilitation team and in other departments with the goal of providing patients and clients with quality, cost-effective services aimed at optimizing independent function. Also provides weekend and holiday work as assigned. Hours of work may vary according to patient care needs. Individuals may be assigned permanently, temporarily, or simultaneously to more than one worksite where specific job requirements are described. For this reason, therapists are expected to be generalists able to provide at least basic assessment to all referred patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients.
- Work closely with the rehabilitation team and other departments to deliver quality, cost‑effective care aimed at optimizing independent function.
- Perform weekend and holiday work as assigned.
- Hours may vary according to patient care needs.
- May be assigned permanently, temporarily, or simultaneously to more than one worksite; expected to be a generalist capable of basic assessment for all referred patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
- No additional experience required beyond licensure.
Qualifications
- Current Physical Therapist license from the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board, or PT Compact Privilege (PTCP), or a temporary Oregon PT license (PT‑Temp) with permanent license to be obtained within 90 days.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association required upon start.
Skills
- Thrives in a positive, team‑oriented work environment.
- Desires to practice in a supportive, development‑oriented workplace.
- Comfortable working in intensive care, general medical and surgical units.
- Flexible regarding assignments, weekend rotations, and coverage of other worksites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part‑time and above employees and eligible dependents, effective within 30 days of hire.
- Employer‑sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
- Generous paid time off (ETO) for part‑time and above employees.
- Professional development support via tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.
- Eligible external candidates may receive relocation assistance.
Pay
Salary range: $45.26 – $62.24 per hour.
Schedule
FTE: 0.9 (full‑time) with a variable schedule; weekend and holiday work may be required as assigned.