$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesAs the Physical Therapist, you will use discretion and independent judgment to provides age-appropriate services for hospice, including the following: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation Interdisciplinary Group, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, and documentation of services according to hospice standards.
Primary Responsibilities:- Initiates physical therapy evaluation according to physician orders and Plan of Care for the purpose of symptom control or to enable the patient to maintain activities of daily living and basic functional skills
- Documents in the patient's clinical record each visit made to the patient and gives report including patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's status including comfort level and follow-up to physician and Administrator using the Care Management process
- Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group and provides applicable input for the patient's Plan of Care as needed
- Instructs and informs participating members of the Interdisciplinary group, the patient, the physician and the family functional limitations and progress towards goals as defined by the Plan of Care daily or no less than two weeks' time
- Prepares a written discharge summary when physical therapy services are discontinued with a copy retained in the patient's clinical record and a copy forwarded to the patient's physician conducted upon discharge from the physical therapy service
- Instructs, when appropriate, patient, family and other members of the hospice team in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may work with the patient
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of Oregon
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $80,864 to $121,296 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
