What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Acute Care position at McKenzie Willamette?
Physical Therapist - Acute Care
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.
Position Details:
- Hourly Base Rate: $43.53 - $55.40
- Shifts: 10/hr Days
- Hours Per Week: 40
- SEIU Local 49 represented position
- Date Posted: 10/12/2026
Job Summary:
- Provide treatment to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient special physical or age-related needs. This position requires skills in patient treatment and professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential. This position is exclusively in acute care with 10 hour shifts.
Educational/Licensing:
- Current licensure in the State of Oregon as a Physical Therapist.
- Current BLS certification required.
Qualifications:
- Acute inpatient experience.
- Ability to develop treatment strategies based upon sound evaluative skills to provide the greatest therapeutic benefit for each patient.
- Implement program, monitor patient progress carefully, adjust treatment as needed to assist patients to achieve their greatest potential.
- High degree of written and verbal ability to instruct patients and prepare reports.
- Flexibility to handle variety of duties which may be interrupted and changed by immediate circumstances.
- Ability to work with others as an integral part of the rehabilitation team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Salary : $44 - $55