Physical Therapist - Rehab Therapy

Evaluations and Treatment

Responsible for evaluating patients, establishing a treatment plan and goals, providing patient treatment according to the plan, updating the plan as needed, and documenting accurately and timely.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth continuous care of patients.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and therapy aides.
• Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
• May recommend and participate in the development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and acts as an educational resource.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Physical Therapist License in the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to assess patients' conditions and exercise independent judgment.

Working Conditions

• Lifting patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).
• Sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling occasionally.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Benefits

Includes a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package such as 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.