Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth St. Johns Medical Center in Longview, WA  is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Full Time, Day position.  

***Offering 5K sign bonus****

Hourly compensation starts at $37.73, more depending on experience.

We are a cohesive, relationship driven therapy team that is passionate about the work we do!

Recently named one of Forbes Magazine’s prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA, is Longview Washington, an ideal location on the Columbia River and next to beautiful forests is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year round adventures on Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. Here and in the other Lower Columbia communities served by PeaceHealth, you can enjoy the familiarity of small-town life, the challenge of working in a first-class regional medical facility, and the fun of living close to the beach, close to the mountains, and close to the big-city attractions. 

PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 193-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area. 

About the role:

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

What you bring:

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education required.
• Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting
• Current Physical Therapist license from the Physical Therapy Licensing Board in state of practice required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Top reasons to work with PeaceHealth

• Competitive compensation, great benefits package, including excellent health benefits
• Career advancement opportunities within your first year!
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• *Awarded 'Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America'*
• PeaceHealth welcomes LGBTQ+ and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To learn more about a career with PeaceHealth

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Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dse series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start

*** For a full description of the position, or for questions: Julie, [email protected]****