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Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:



*Bonus and/or sign-on available to new employees and may require previous work experience. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.





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 evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. The Physical Therapy team at Samaritan Albany General Hospital evaluates and treat patients with acute and chronic injuries or limitations that are neuro/musculo/skeletal in nature that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We also offer a variety of services in the areas of sports and orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance, and spinal therapy.




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

(1 - 10% of the time)


Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)


Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)


Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)




CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

PINCH Fingers


SIT

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 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") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY


None specified










Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Albany , Physical Therapist (Outpatient), Healthcare , Albany, Oregon

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