What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Acute Care/Inpatient) position at EvergreenHealth?
Description
Wage Range: $48.66 - $77.84 per hour
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing assessment and treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level, in coordination with other team members.
Primary Duties:
REQUIRED for the position:
Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
Wage Range: $48.66 - $77.84 per hour
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing assessment and treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level, in coordination with other team members.
Primary Duties:
- Performs individualized evaluation and ongoing assessment related to the patient’s condition, addressing special needs and behaviors. This will include, but is not limited to, assessment of range of motion, strength, mobility, coordination, transfers, gait and other activities of daily living.
- Develops treatment goals, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, that are time specific and result in discharge of the patient to his home environment attaining the highest level of function possible.
- Develops the treatment plan and revises as necessary from the goals set by the interdisciplinary team in coordination with the physician, the patient and the family.
- Assumes responsibility for instruction and supervision of Therapy Aides in patient care activities as appropriate within hospital policies and procedures and medical regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED for the position:
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Washington
- Baccalaureate, Master’s Degree, or certificate in Physical Therapy
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Knowledge and training in the special needs of patients from young adult to geriatric ages and is responsible for the needs associated with these groups.
- 2 years of experience in acute care and/or rehabilitative center
- Member of a professional organization Certification in area of specialty
Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
Salary : $49 - $78