Physical Therapist - Per Diem / Variable Shift

In the Physical Therapist role, you will play a key role in the department and will be responsible for the clinical evaluation, development, and administration of appropriate physical therapy patient care

Location

• Anacortes,
• WA,
• Onsite
• Schedule: 0.1
• FTE /
• Per
• Diem
• Salary: $46.29 - $69.44 per hr.

What you will be doing

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Assumes all responsibilities of a staff physical therapist by providing direct patient care for both acute and out-patient populations.
• Understands and follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
• Evaluates patient's conditions, requirements, and knowledge level; cooperates with the physician and patient/significant other in determining appropriate physical therapy treatment. Develops treatment plan and goals.
• Follows the standards of care and Guidelines for Physical Therapy practice according to WAC 246-915-130
• Follows the PT Department policy and procedures for documentation according to WAC 246-915-200
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the POST department’s philosophy of performance improvement.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Promise.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and build positive working relationships with physicians, clinicians, leaders, and staff.