Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at Samaritan Health Services summary:

A Physical Therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective therapeutic services to patients with mobility or functional independence challenges. The role involves evaluating, treating, and educating patients to meet their individual goals, while also communicating effectively with team members and caregivers. By working within a multidisciplinary team, the therapist promotes recovery through a variety of specialized rehabilitation services.

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Responsible for providing safe and effective Physical Therapy services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We offer a variety of specialized services including orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab and chronic pain treatment with the use of movement. The main goal is return to function and community activities.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.

  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.

  • Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.

  • Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.

  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

  • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    CRAWL (hands & knees)

    ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

    PINCH Fingers

    SIT

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    None specified