Physical Therapist *$10,000 Hiring Bonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Centralia
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Physical Therapisty (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week, Day Shift) to work at Physical Therapy in Providence Centralia in Centralia, WA. Apply Today! Applications that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. The physical therapist in an outpatient clinic will work with a variety of patients. Patients are mostly orthopedic in nature, but can include any patient in need of outpatient physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist needs to be able to work as a team that includes physical therapy staff, local physicians, and Providence Centralia Hospital staff. In addition, he/she should work well autonomously and be willing and able to take on project development/improvement tasks In this position you will:

• Render or supervise physical therapy treatment prescribed by a licensed provider:
• Performs initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and physical therapy treatments.
• Ensures that all physical therapy services are provided in a safe manner and incorporate the latest knowledge of physical therapy
• Ensures that a physical therapist is familiar with each patient at all times to allow for appropriate progression, or referral, or the patient
• Has knowledge of services available to patient after discharge to allow for appropriate recommendation for follow-through care
• Effective in dealing with patients (or customers) of all ages. This position has regular and recurrent direct contact with Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics
• Assesses and adjusts care/treatment to be compatible with the age, growth, development, and needs of the patient
• Assesses patient's level of understanding and adjusts care appropriately.
• Provides patient and/or family with information about the various aspects of the plan of care.
• Portrays a calm and reassuring manner when caring for patients and families.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment that are appropriate for the patient's status.
• Assesses the psycho/social needs of the patient, e.g., educational needs, spiritual needs, and community resources needs
• Effective in maintaining a level of documentation that is consistent with the guidelines of the profession, of regulatory agencies, and of third-party payors
• Responsible for ensuring that the clinic is financially successful
• Understands the indicators used to monitor productivity
• Understands the importance of rendering physical therapy treatment of optimal length
• Assists other clinic staff in determining optimal staffing of the clinic.
• Utilizes Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides to effectively maximize the amount of time spent with patients.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional environment in the clinic
• Effectively supervises support staff
• Effectively resolves employee conflicts at the lowest possible level within the clinic.
• Helps to maintains the appearance of the clinic throughout the day.
• Miscellaneous responsibilities
• Meets the requirements for licensure set forth by the state of Washington.
• Maximizes continuing education benefits
• Accepts assignments and new projects willingly.
• Follows the guidelines, policies, and procedures of Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence Physical Therapy Required qualifications this position include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Washington licensure in Physical Therapy
  • AHA Basic Life Support Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • A minimum of one full-time internship in an orthopedic physical therapy clinic
    • Aquatic therapy experience About the hospital you will serve: Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Washington is a 127-bed, not-for-profit hospital providing emergency, diagnostic, cancer, birthing and surgical services. It consistently receives high scores on accreditation surveys by the Joint Commission, the Washington Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details -http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P367917 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Rehabilitation Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3031 PHYSICAL THERAPY WA CENTRALIA NORTH PHYSICAL THERAPY Address: WA Centralia 914 S Scheuber Rd Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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