Physical Therapist Adult Acute Care

Department Overview

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing physical therapy services such as exercise gait training patient / family education and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength endurance mobility flexibility and decreasing pain. Therapists evaluate each appropriately referred patient establish treatment goals and objectives develop and implement the physical therapy treatment plan. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation.

Function / Duties of Position

Evaluation and Caseload Management

• Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity discharge plan medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
• Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
• Identifies rehab potential establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation including functional outcomes quantitative measures and target dates
• Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
• Documents evaluations in patients medical record in compliance with DNV OHSU OARs and third-party payer criteria
• Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
• Provides consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients specific to care area; requesting orders and / or providing guidance to the patients team regarding activity or prevention of complications

Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment

Clinical Education

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

A license with the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board as a Physical Therapist; OR

Completed an accredited physical therapy educational program and be eligible to obtain an Oregon Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.

At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs and walk extensively on hard and soft surfaces. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required. Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen ventilation respiratory apparatuses. Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise.

Benefits :

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1