Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealths Home Health team in Florence, Oregon is seeking a passionate full time, Physical Therapist to help our diverse patient population reach their goals! You will have the opportunity to work in the patient’s own environment engaging family and caregivers.

Hourly compensation is $39.24 - $58.86; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

***Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available***

Our multi-disciplinary Home Health team consists of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, RN’s, Medical Social Workers, Registered Dietitians and Bath Aides. Our dynamic team meets regularly providing the opportunity to collaborate with supportive peers to coordinate care and achieve optimal outcomes.

Florence is located on the Oregon Coast at the mouth of the Siuslaw River. Enjoy a lifestyle inspired by the great outdoors and offering its own scenic Northwest landscape and abundant recreational opportunities. Florence is known for its breathtaking beaches, rolling sand dunes, numerous lakes with hiking trails and a picturesque historic downtown. To the south is 40-mile-long Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. To the north, the tide pools and hiking trails at Cape Perpetua. To the east, steelhead fishing on the Siuslaw River. 

PeaceHealth proudly offers:

• Competitive compensation & benefits package
• MedBridge on line access for professional CEUs and Patient Education

JOB SUMMARY

Establishes and implements physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with Physician. Administers therapy treatments to patients with physical disabilities resulting from injury, disease or surgery. Uses techniques such as heat, electricity, water, muscle manipulation, massage and exercise. Responsible for the evaluation of patients and following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served.

What you will do:

1. Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, and observation and team members.
2. Provides individualized therapy treatment in accordance with plan of care.
3. Makes recommendations for relative content and scope of therapy services and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
4. Recommends and develops new therapy services and programs in collaboration with staff.
5. Shares expertise with other health care professionals. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth, continuous care of patients. Acts as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staff to facilitate problem solving, coordination of services and acts as an educational resource.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted).
• General knowledge of field and ability to utilize library resource appropriately
• Requires one year of Physical Therapist experience, with home health/geriatric experience preferred.
• Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting
• Current Physical Therapist license from the state of Oregon Physical Therapy Licensing Board
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

OTHER 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 patient’s condition and exercise independent judgment to implement life-sustaining action

FLORENCE PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing over 80 lbs.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons.