Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients! Partners In Care is seeking a Physical therapist to support our home health and hospice patients. The Physical Therapist plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates home health and hospice therapy services to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Compensation: $36.00-$45.47 (DOE).
Location: Central Oregon
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (full-time).
Travel: Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office and extending throughout Central Oregon. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Company Perks:
- Two Medical/Dental Plans, including vision.
- Generous Paid time off.
- $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Short and long-term disability.
- 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
- Employee Assistance Program
What You Get to Do:
- Complete an initial comprehensive (if HH includes OASIS) and accurate assessment of patient and family to determine home health needs.
- Develop, monitor, and revise individualized care plans, establishing measurable goals based on the therapy assessment, including the patient’s functional abilities and limitations, rehab potential, and the patient’s diagnosis.
- Collaborate with the patient/family and physician in the planning process.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitation treatment and procedures.
- Provide physical therapy instructions and HEP education to patient/family/caregivers as appropriate. Adapt teaching styles to meet patient and family needs.
- Actively promote and participate in the Fall Intervention Program for patients.
- Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available and provided.
- Identify discharge-planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement them prior to discharge of the patient.
- Develop, monitor, and update the Home Health Aide Plan of care as necessary.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every 14 days.
- Communicate and coordinate with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate the care plan, including community resources.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and IDT as required.
- The above statements are meant to be a representative summary of the duties of the physical therapist position.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
- Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
- Valid CPR Certification.
- Current automobile insurance, valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.
Who We Are:
As the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon and one of the largest in Oregon, we provide care to communities throughout the Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. Partners In Care is unique among other service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our predominantly mobile workforce of over 200 employees serves patients and their families in a 10,000-square-mile area. About 150 local volunteers work with Partners In Care in fundraising, resource coordination, and other areas of community support.
Culture:
We offer a culture of kindness, respect, and learning. We discover what is possible when we come together, allowing our diversity to make us stronger and ensuring all employees, volunteers, patients, and families feel valued and supported.
Company Values:
Compassion · Dignity · Respect · Integrity · Accountability · Community ·Employees & Volunteers · Education · Leadership · Partnership · Stewardship.
Compensation: $36.00 - $45.47 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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