Job detail

Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Adventist Health

#Driver's License #Interdisciplinary Team #BLS #CPR #Home Health #Physical Therapist #DPT #Clinical Documentation #Oregon

Quick overview

The role involves planning and conducting treatment programs to restore and improve patients' physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. Essential functions include completing patient evaluations, providing therapy interventions, establishing individualized care plans, and completing accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree if licensed after January 2016, along with active Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states, including Oregon and Washington. A valid Driver's License and current CPR/BLS certification are also mandatory requirements for this position.

postgraduate degreeCPRSupervisionTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningBLSPhysical TherapyPatient EvaluationTherapy InterventionsClinical Techniques

Job description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Doctor of
Physical
Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016

Licenses/Certifications

Physical
Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or
Basic
Life
Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS) certification: Required
Valid
Driver’s
License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

AHA-BLS or
ARC-BLS or
AHA-CPR or
ARC-CPR: Required
Washington-Physical
Therapist (WA-PT): Required
OR-PT: Required

Essential Functions

Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Supervises assigned assistants.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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