Part-Time Physical Therapist - Home Health - Jefferson Healthcare

Physical Therapist

Home Health

Jefferson Healthcare

*Open to eligible current Jefferson Healthcare employees only*

Announcement #XXX-20YY

Jefferson Healthcare (www.jeffersonhealthcare.org) looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. We have a tight-knit team that is committed to providing the very best patient care. We love where we work and we are excited to introduce it to you! If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

Per diem employees may work 0-16 hours per week.

Temporary employees may be assigned to work up to 40 hours per week.

Who are you?

• Experienced
• Independent self-starter
• Comfortable and adaptable to diverse situations

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package that is ranked in the top 1% in the state!
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more!
• Additional 15% of base wages
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement

Position Description

Evaluates and treats patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and assists patients in a program of strength and flexibility exercises, muscle re-education, transfers, balance training, gait training, pain relief and orthotic/prosthetic use. Performs physical therapy treatments using such physical modalities as heat, cold, water, massage, manual techniques, joint mobilization, electrical stimulation, and other modalities as per training.

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Current Physical Therapist, Washington state license in good standing
• CPR/BLS certification
• Graduate of an approved PT program with a BS PT, MPT, MS PT or DPT may be
• Valid Washington state driver's license and proof of auto insurance

Preferred

• Leadership skills
• Two years' experience preferred in outpatient setting, one year inpatient or SNF

Major Responsibilities

• Conducts initial Physical Therapy evaluation
• Able to evaluate and make clinical decision independently
• Develops appropriate plan of treatment, including frequency & intensity
• Sets appropriate short and long term goals
• Incorporates appropriate procedures to meet stated objectives. Includes patient, family where applicable, and staff into plan
• Uses techniques, materials and modalities appropriate to patient
• Follows treatment plan and modifies plan when appropriate
• Makes recommendations to patient, patient's family, physician or other interested caregiver or healthcare provider regarding appropriate assistive devices, mobility aids and/or level of assist when indicated
• Completes daily SOAP notes, monthly progress notes, billing slips and other paperwork per department policy
• Completes appropriate paperwork for obtaining Durable Medical Equipment as needed
• Charts communication with other health care professionals, patient and/or patient's family as indicated
• Discharges patients according to policy
• Understands different insurance requirements and obtains necessary authorization or observes visit limits as indicated

Schedule

X.X FTE; XX hours/week; Day Shift

Application Instructions

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

This position will remain open until August 24, 2017.

Who We Are

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and in close proximity to Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. We have numerous accreditations and awards and are recognized as Achieving Best Care by the Washington State Hospital Association. If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

Our Home

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and we continue to receive awards year after year, such as 50 Safest Cities in Washington (Safewise.com), and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine). Come check us out!

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.