What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Medford, OR position at VitalHire?
Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $91,000 – $157,000 per year
Make a difference where recovery begins. A full-service medical center in Medford, OR is hiring a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist for a day schedule. You will help hospitalized patients get moving, get stronger and get home, working with a team that values whole-person, patient-focused care. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat inpatients with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, post-surgical and medical conditions
- Build individualized plans of care that account for each patient's age, physical and functional needs
- Deliver mobility training, therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, and safe discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and the rehab team to maximize patient independence
- Document evaluations, progress and outcomes accurately and on time
- Educate patients and families to support a safe transition home
What You Bring
- Bachelor's, master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program
- Oregon Physical Therapist license by your start date (and licensure in any state where you provide care)
- Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
- Acute care or hospital experience preferred; new grads and early-career therapists are encouraged to apply
- Additional specialized training may be required for specific department needs
Ideal Candidate
You are a compassionate, energetic PT who enjoys the pace and variety of hospital care and wants to grow your skills in acute care alongside an experienced, supportive team.
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible hires
- Day schedule for better work-life balance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match and discretionary contributions
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a medical plan assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement and education programs
- Counseling and well-being resources
- Free, convenient parking
- Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
- Life in the Rogue Valley: mountains, rivers, wine country and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
Apply today!
Salary : $91,000 - $157,000