Job DescriptionThe Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for delivering high-quality physical therapy services and supervising others in the delivery of care to support optimal patient outcomes. This role includes comprehensive patient evaluations, development and implementation of individualized plans of care, ongoing reassessment, and active participation in discharge planning. The Physical Therapist works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary, team-based care model that includes patients, families, significant others, and other healthcare professionals.
All services are delivered in alignment with ethical standards, organizational policies and procedures, national and professional guidelines, state practice acts, and current evidence-based practice.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver and oversee the delivery of physical therapy services in accordance with established standards of care.
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to maximize functional outcomes.
- Implement treatment plans and reassess patient progress to ensure effectiveness and appropriate modifications.
- Actively participate in discharge planning to support continuity of care and successful patient transitions.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including patients, significant others, and appropriate clinical disciplines.
- Provide care for pediatric and adolescent orthopedic patients as required.
- Ensure all services comply with ethical standards, organizational policies and procedures, state practice acts, national and professional standards, and current accepted best practices.
Required qualifications:- Coursework/Training: A graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy
- Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapist License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
