PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Primary scheduled hours: 80 hours per pay period

• Day shift

Job Summary:

Come join our strong team of therapists in a fun, low-drama environment with flexible schedule options to maximize work-life balance! This position is about 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient, as all the therapists help on acute when we have cancellations or no-shows in outpatient. We enjoy 45-minute outpatient appointment slots that allow quality one-on-one care, which results in excellent patient satisfaction and many return customers.

Essential Job Functions:

Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology. Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance, and repairs of same. Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides. Able to evaluate a patient's condition and devise an individualized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan to enhance strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control, and reduce any pain, discomfort and swelling the patient is experiencing. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed. Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Education Background and Experience Requirements Minimum Education:

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy. Required Licensure /

Certifications:

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.

Required Experience:

Clinical internships in both outpatient and inpatient settings during PT school.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.

Professional Requirements:

Maintain regulatory requirements Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match Life and Disability Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval Gym membership reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST 3.5 3.5

out of 5 stars 714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA 99156 $41.40

• $65.80 an hour Newport Hospital & Health Services 4 reviews $41.40
• $65.80 an hour Primary scheduled hours: 80 hours per pay period
• Day shift

Job Summary:

Come join our strong team of therapists in a fun, low-drama environment with flexible schedule options to maximize work-life balance! This position is about 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient, as all the therapists help on acute when we have cancellations or no-shows in outpatient. We enjoy 45-minute outpatient appointment slots that allow quality one-on-one care, which results in excellent patient satisfaction and many return customers.

Essential Job Functions:

Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology. Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance, and repairs of same. Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides. Able to evaluate a patient's condition and devise an individualized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan to enhance strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control, and reduce any pain, discomfort and swelling the patient is experiencing. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed. Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Education Background and Experience Requirements Minimum Education:

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy. Required Licensure /

Certifications:

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.

Required Experience:

Clinical internships in both outpatient and inpatient settings during PT school.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.

Professional Requirements:

Maintain regulatory requirements Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match Life and Disability Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval Gym membership reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.