physical therapist - Lebanon, OR , USA, United States - Samaritan Health Services

Description

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 Health Services evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence.

In addition to acute and swing bed rehab, we offer a variety of outpatient services including sports and orthopedic rehab, pediatric rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab, wheelchair seating, and neck, back and extremity care.

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 % of the time) Occasionally % of the time) Frequently % of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36# Lbs CRAWL (hands # knees) ENTER # EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY PINCH Fingers
SIT LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54# Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye:
up to 54# Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36# Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54# and above Lbs CARRY 1-handed, pounds CARRY 2-handed, 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# Lbs CARRY 2-handed, pounds SQUAT Static (hold #30 sec) REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY None specified

• 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 Health Services evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence.

  In addition to acute and swing bed rehab, we offer a variety of outpatient services including sports and orthopedic rehab, pediatric rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab, wheelchair seating, and neck, back and extremity care.

• 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

(- 10% of the time)

Occasionally

% of the time)

Frequently

% of the time)

Continually

% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS


LIFT (Floor to Waist:
Lbs

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

PINCH Fingers


SIT

LIFT (Knee to chest:
Lbs


LIFT (Waist to Eye:
up to Lbs


LIFT (Floor to Waist:
Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54 and above Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 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:
Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists


FINGER DEXTERITY
None specified