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Physical Therapist

CHI St Anthony Hospital Pendleton, Oregon
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The posted compensation range of $40.56 - $58.81 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-357309 Employment Type Full Time Department Physical Therapy Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am -6:30 pm Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education.  CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients.  The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment.  St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible.  St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021.  CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!


Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Plans, organizes and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel.

Essential Functions:

  • Evaluates and assesses the patient’s abilities and limitations.
  • Establishes plan of treatment and goals with patient based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills; joint mobility; gait; muscle strength, tone, and coordination; sensation tests; and other measures to ensure rapid patient recovery.  Plan for discharge is included in initial evaluation and are discussed and coordinated with the patient and physician.
  • Implements therapy or supervises therapy provided by LPTA, PT Aide, or PT Student according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
  • Educates patient, family, or caregiver about goals of the program, methods to accomplish goals, home exercises/activities, and injury prevention. 
  • Provides appropriate treatment documentation.
  • Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

  • Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State,
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification, Level C, or obtain certification within one month of employment, through AHA

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Incumbents in this position must maintain a current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients, and personnel working with therapists. 
  • The incumbent must abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association. 
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and use time management skills, problem solve, and productive communication. 
  • Must possess a high degree of precision and accuracy. 
  • Good written and oral English communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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