Full-Time Days
$47.54 - $71.30 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
TITLE: Physical Therapist REPORTS TO POSITION: Rehabilitation Supervisor or Manager DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2024 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY The Rehabilitation Department provides therapy and nursing services to patients, families and patient’s caregivers including: Rehabilitation Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology.
Our department operates as a system department and provides services to Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Outpatient settings across four campuses. Our Rehabilitation departments offer a variety of specialty services across the various services delivery areas. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician.
Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
AND DUTIES: Adheres to Oregon State Physical Therapy Licensing Board. Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment to achieve desired outcomes. Provides staff consultation and training.
Provides community resource knowledge and referral services. Provides physical therapy services to other hospital service areas. May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner. Participates in clinical care conferencing. Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.
Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout continuum of care. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Required: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Preferred: N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Oregon State Board of Health. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St.
Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: Preferably a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association. See additional position information for preferred certification list.
Required: Must have one year experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices. Preferred: Previous physical therapy experience in hospital-based setting. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: Preferred Certifications American Physical Therapy Association: Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Oncology Clinical Specialist Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) Hand Therapy Certification Commission: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). NAIOMT: Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMP/CMPT). Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America: Assistive Technology Professional Certification (ATP).
Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS). International Loving Touch Foundation: Certified Infant Massage Instructor Certification (CIMI). LSVT Global: LSVT BIG.
Evergreen
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). ADHD-Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Professional (CSRP). Physiological Oncology Rehab Institute: PORi Certification for oncology therapy (PORi) Neurorecovery Unlimited: Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) Neonatal Therapy Certification Board: Neonatal Therapy Certification (NTCB) Communication/Interpersonal Demonstrates St.
Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork in every interaction. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees. Strong team working and collaborative skills.
Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Organizational Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Attention to detail. Mathematical
Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations. Language
Read, write, speak and understand English. Computer Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office. PHYSICAL
- Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1
- 25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25
- 50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood
- Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP . Schedule Weekly Hours: 36 Caregiver Type: Regular
First Shift Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: THERAPIST REHAB Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays) Shift Start & End Time: 0730-1700 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves.
Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras.
As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.
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