Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services, Full-time, Day shift - $10,000 Sign-on

Job Details

Island Health is offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for an experienced Physical Therapist for their Rehabilitation Services department at their hospital in Anacortes, WA.

About the role

Play a key role in the department and be responsible for the clinical evaluation, development, and administration of appropriate physical therapy patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Assumes all responsibilities of a staff physical therapist by providing direct patient care for both acute and out-patient populations.
• Understands and follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains positive interactions with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Maintains regular attendance and stays below average sick leave utilization levels.
• Evaluates patient's conditions, requirements, and knowledge level; cooperates with the physician and patient/significant other in determining appropriate physical therapy treatment.
• Develops treatment plan and goals.
• Fulfills standards of care and Guidelines for Physical Therapy practice according to WAC 246-915-130.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the POST department’s philosophy of performance improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience within a clinical or similar setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current Washington State Physical Therapist License.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Promise.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and build positive working relationships with physicians, clinicians, leaders, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, service excellence, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team.