What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery?

Job Description

Rebound is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our amazing Physical Therapy team at our Lake Oswego, OR clinic. Our Physical Therapists are responsible for rehabilitating people with physical disabilities and / or injuries. Patients include post surgical, accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and post surgical patients. The ideal candidate may specialize in pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, or cardiopulmonary physical therapy. The candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal skills, a superior commitment to patient care, and the ability to work closely with patients and physicians.

We are hoping for this position to start in May.

Responsibilities :

Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of S uperior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.
Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability. Assist in restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health.
Examine patient medical histories. Test and measure patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
Determine patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness.
Develop plans describing a treatment strategy, its purposes, and its anticipated outcome. Plan often includes exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility, strength, or endurance. May use electrical stimulation, hot packs, cold compresses, and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
Teach patients how to use assistive and adaptive devices such as crutches, prostheses, and wheelchairs.
Document patient progress, conduct periodic examinations, and modify treatments with emphasis on identification of areas requiring more / less attention.
May participate in supervising physical therapy students, assistants and aides.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required :

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from accredited program; successful completion of clinical internship. Master's or Doctorate degree in physical therapy preferred.

Current state physical therapist license.

Current BLS certificate.

Must have previous outpatient orthopedics experience, clinical internships considered.

Knowledge of basic science including biology, chemistry, and physics as well as biomechanics, neuroanatomy, and disease manifestations.

Knowledge of medical practice policies / procedures, regulations, safety / injection control, and quality assurance requirements.

Knowledge of examination techniques and therapeutic procedures.

Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients including hands-on procedures such as deep-tissue massage.

Skill in using physical therapy equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status. Skill in effectively maintaining equipment; successful completion of related

competency testing.

Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their physical therapy treatments.

Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.

Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

Proud to Offer :

Medical / Vision / Rx

Dental

401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing

Company paid Life Insurance / AD&D

Voluntary Life insurance / AD&D

Company paid short and long-term disability

Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days in your first year based on FTE

Continuing education and professional due reimbursement

First year productivity bonus of $3,000 guaranteed in year 1

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest. At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

Salary : $3,000

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