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Skills: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Gait Training, Patient Education, Wound Care, Acute Care Rehabilitation
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$46/hr–$64/hr
Other
professional certificate, postgraduate degree
Posted 34d ago
Apply by Jul 9
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments for pediatric patients across various hospital units, including the NICU and PICU. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, supervising interns, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Requirements
Must hold or be eligible for an Oregon Physical Therapist license and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Experience in pediatric acute rehab or clinical skills in acute care physical therapy are required or preferred.
Full job description
Department Overview
The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing physical therapy evaluation and treatment for our pediatric population. Treatment includes therapy services such as gait training, exercise patient/family education, wound care and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility and flexibility. The physical therapist in this position would be expected to serve clients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including the orthopedics, hematology/oncology, NICU, PICU and outpatient services.
Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals/objectives, develop a treatment plan, and implement the plan. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity.
This position requires availability 4 shifts per 2 weeks' pay period, with 2 of those shifts on weekends, as determined according to the Employer's needs.; Participation in holiday rotation.
Function/Duties of Position
Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment
Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner
Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting.
Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment
Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
Monitors and adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress
Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant
Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for PTA’s, Aides and volunteers
Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
Service
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations
Uses I CARE for introduction and closing
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner
Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
A license with the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board as a Physical Therapist; OR
Completed an accredited physical therapy educational program and be eligible to obtain an Oregon Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.
At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit
Positions within person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Clinical Skills in evaluation, treatment and team collaboration, consistent with acute care physical therapist practice.
Experience in acute care rehab or pediatrics
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Pediatric Acute Rehab, PICU, NICU
Additional Details
Routine inpatient hospital environment.
Ability to lift 40 lbs., to repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs. and to walk extensively on hard and soft surfaces. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required. Motor ability to successfully assist patients in transfers and gait. Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen/ventilation/respiratory apparatuses. Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high-risk or medically complex patient populations.
Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]