Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist to be part of in-house physical therapy program at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. This will include the supervision of support personnel, participate in continuous development of policy and procedures, purchasing requests of equipment, updating/designing program materials, working with IT to build and update electronic health record templates and streamlining an in-house and outside provider referral system for physical therapy services. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is committed to helping their patients recover their independence and mobility. We are looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the Physical Therapist position would create a plan of treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. They will be responsible as evaluating, supervising and treating physical therapist. They will also be coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Yellowhawk Mission and Vision statements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine purpose of visit and if physical therapy is indicated.
• Perform patient evaluations using appropriate standardized and non-standardized tests based on patient's presentation and implements physical therapy treatment programs for both routine and complex patients
• Direct and supervise supportive personnel, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication.
• Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities through physical therapy interventions.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
• Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing patient's progress; and recommending adjustments and modifications to achieve maximum benefit.
• Provide educational information about physical therapy injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health.
• Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting test results during evaluations, progress notes and discharge.
• Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individual designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluates and records patient's progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments as indicated.
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Documents patient care services provided including completion of progress reports and discharge summaries in timely manner as per Yellowhawk policy.
• Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face.
• Strong management skills in order to allow adequate time for patient care, administrative tasks, documentation and patient care conferences.
• Direct group rehabilitation activities.
• Works with Yellowhawk providers to promote the overall health and wellness of the patients we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,845.67 - $136,279.13 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pendleton, OR 97801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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