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Physical Therapist, Outpatient | Swedish Medical Center | Seattle, WA

We know that where you work matters, and also that you have choices. As Swedish grows, we are able to offer more opportunities than ever to professionals at all stages of their careers. We are honored by your interest in employment with the Swedish 'family'.

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy

This is a regular, hourly, variable (8s & 10s), day shift position, 1.00 FTE, 40 hours per week.

This position is eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous 401 (k) plan, commuter programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Scale starts at $31.63. Placement within the scale is dependent upon years of work experience.  The salary scale is reviewed on an annual basis for market comparison and may change with the market.

Schedule: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Responsibilities
The physical therapist delivers and supervises others in the delivery of services, upon referral, by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes, actively participates in discharge planning, implements the treatment program and reassesses treatment results.  Services are delivered within the framework of a team approach, including appropriate disciplines, significant others and the patient.  These services are delivered in compliance with ethical standards, policies and procedures, national and professional standards, state practice acts, and current accepted state of the art practice.

Qualifications
AA graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.

Possesses valid Washington physical therapy license, interim permit or temporary permit. CPR required.

Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements reflective of his/her specific needs and provide the care needed by utilizing current accepted principles, practices and theoretical models of the physical therapy profession.  Ability to deal with difficult situations as they occur.  Ability to cope with continual interruptions and display a large degree of tact when dealing with physicians, patients, employees, visitors and the community.  Ability to make decisions and have the willingness to work with the realization that errors may be of serious consequence.  Ability to follow directions, retain learned information, cooperate and function as a part of the team.  Must have strong organizational skills, ability to accept change as beneficial to the organization, department and patients.

Must be able to operate all equipment in the physical therapy department; apply indications and contraindications according to patient diagnosis and standard operating procedures.  Must have working knowledge of office equipment utilized in the Rehabilitation Department.

The Swedish Issaquah Campus is a 100% smoke-free environment, and employees are required to sign a commitment to uphold this policy.

Closing Statement
Swedish Medical Center has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application and Selection Process
When your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:

http://swedish.contacthr.com/22531113





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