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Physical Therapist in Mount Angel Oregon United States

Last updated on May 24 2012

Title: Physical Therapist
Location: Oregon-Mount Angel
Providence is calling a full-time Physical Therapist for a day shift position at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center, Mt. Angel, OR.

In this position, you will:
* Manage and provide skilled physical therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities.
* Take into account individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.
* Evaluate, treat, and professionally consult to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with the individual’s functional level and potential.
Qualifications for this position include:
* Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program, required.
* Current Physical Therapy licensure through the State of Oregon, required.
* Valid driver´s license, automobile liability insurance, and reliable transportation required.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.
* In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of physical therapy, theory and practice, and the legal and ethical issues associated with both, required.
* One-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting, preferably home health, or active enrollment in the Providence Benedictine postgraduate preceptor program, required.
About Providence in Oregon

As the largest health care system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.

The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their health care needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,

"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."

Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.

Job: Physical Therapy

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