Physical Therapist
Location: Florence
Posted on: June 23, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Summary JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Responsible for providing safe and
effective Physical Therapy services by implementing appropriate
evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the
identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicates
effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers,
and team members. Promotes teamwork. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The
Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with
injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in
physical mobility or functional independence. We offer a variety of
specialized services including orthopedic rehab, neurological and
stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab and chronic pain
treatment with the use of movement. The main goal is return to
function and community activities.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon
Physical Therapy license required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS
required. Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Therapy and Counseling - Possess the
skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive
conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance. Business
Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to
professionally communicate clinical content in written
documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on
a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to
develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with
others and maintain them over time. Time Management - Ability to
organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time
frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform
multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced
environments and under pressure. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10%
of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 -
66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs CRAWL (hands & knees)
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY PINCH Fingers SIT LIFT (Knee to
chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20
Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54"
and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed,
20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on
knees) ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward
GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) REACH
- Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY None
specified
Keywords: , Springfield , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Florence, Oregon
