Physical Therapist - OP Adult Lymph/Oncology

Physical Therapist - OP Adult Lymph/Oncology

US-OR-Beaverton

Requisition ID: 2026-41009
Position Category: Rehabilitative
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: OP PT/OT - Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Posting Salary Range: $48.23 - $66.21 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.75
Posting Schedule: Tuesday; Wednesday; Friday
Posting Hours: Tuesday Greystone 7:30 am - 6 pm; Wednesday Murray 8:30 - 7 pm; Friday Murray 7:30 am - 6 pm
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-EC1

Department Overview

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing physical therapy services with a focus on lymphedema, oncological, medical, specialties population. Skilled physical therapy services may include manual therapy, edema assessment and management, therapeutic exercise, gait training, patient/family education, and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility and to decrease pain. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. Initial and maintenance of credentialing is required for work at Murray Scholls Clinic.

Function/Duties of Position

Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment

• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
• Utilized proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
• Maintain general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel. Includes but not limited to maintaining organization of supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed, follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan.
• Maintains a high degree of courtesy, discretion and respect for patients and fellow employees. Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner.

Service

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patient and family, internal and external customers, including telephone, electronic and face to face situations
• Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated.
• Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous, professional manner at all times to patients, family and staff.

Evaluation and Treatment of Patients

• Afar chart review, performs individualized skilled physical therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measure and target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals.
• Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals.
• Provides physical therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan. Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals.
• Works closely with vendors for DME assessments and prescriptions.
• Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU, OPTA, OAR, CMS, DNV and other 3rd party standards. All charts closed within three days without reminders.
• Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area.
• Competently and safely demonstrated use of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures.
• Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met, functional progress plateaus, pt noncompliance with treatment plan or change in medical status.
• Enters appropriate billing for care provided.
• Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follow up section in Cadence, MyChart communication.
• Medicare certifications and recertifications completed accurately and sent to referring provider for signature. Monitors chart for timely co signature of plan.
• Ensures patient has home program in place to continue after discharge.
• Expected to meet productivity 

Required Qualifications

• A license with the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board as a Physical Therapist; OR

• Completed an accredited physical therapy educational program and be eligible to obtain an Oregon Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.

• At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit

• Positions with in person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience with lymphedema/oncology; Recent experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting or intensive clinical affiliation.
• LANA certified

Additional Details

This position has a primary work location of Greystone and Murray Scholls Beaverton Clinics.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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