Physical Therapist – Acute Care Rehab Services

Overlake Medical Clinics has an exciting per diem opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Acute Care Physical Therapy Team! In this role, you will evaluate and establish prescribed physical therapy programs using Physical Therapy theory and skills to restore function, relieve pain, improve dysfunction, and assist the patient to optimal functional capacity.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Establish goals for treatment based on evaluation. Discuss goals with the patient/family as necessary.
• Plan and implement a treatment program based on physician’s orders and patient’s needs.
• Treat directly using Physical Therapy procedures, modalities, or techniques as required.
• Reassess patient’s condition at regular intervals. Update treatment program goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation both in the patient’s medical record and according to departmental policies/procedures.
• Report to and consult with referring physician and other authorized personnel regarding patient as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Washington as a Physical Therapist. Healthcare provider CPR also required.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as a licensed PT preferred. Experience in outpatient setting preferred.
• Good communication skills. Sensitive to patient needs. Effective in providing instructions to patients on treatments.
• Able to work comfortably with patients of different age group. Work close and face to face with patients. Able to work with patients in tight quarters or space.