Clinic Physical Therapist

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Responsible for providing safe and effective physical therapy services by implementing evaluation and treatment procedures designed to meet the identified needs of the patient. Communicates and works effectively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • Our sports medicine physical therapists specialize in preventing, and treating injuries related to participation in sports and/or exercise. We offer a Concussion Rehab Program, bike fitting, throwing analysis, running analysis, to provide biomechanical analysis, treatment, and safe return to play for athletes. The clinic provides expert, individualized care for athletes of all sports and ages. Furthermore, we have a sports medicine physical therapy residency program and all therapists are on faculty for this program.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Two (2) years physical therapy experience preferred.
  • GSR Samaritan Athletic Med PT:
    • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board certified required within (1) year of hire. Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. 
  • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. 
  • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Understanding of physical therapy residency education.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    REACH - Forward

    REACH - Upward

    SIT

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists