The Physical Therapist (PT) is a member of the interdisciplinary team that provides direct clinical services to the Swedish Pain Services (SPS) including the outpatient "Functional Restoration" center and hospital-based "Pain Management" suite.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

A graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
Upon hire:
- Washington Physical Therapist License --or--
- Washington state physical therapy license, or temporary permit
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Strong understanding of bio psychosocial model of chronic pain
Ability to learn and/or integrate the latest concepts of Pain Neuroscience Education into treatment plans
Strong orthopedic background
Highly developed interpersonal, and counseling skills required
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple demands and projects
Ability to work with a diverse patient and staff population
Ability to work effectively with groups
Ability to develop cooperative relationships with families, patients, physicians and other health care professionals within and outside Swedish
Ability to work in different settings as required by system needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Women’s health continuing education or certification experience
Pain Neuroscience continuing education or certification as therapeutic pain specialist
Graduation from accredited DPT program
Experience in ortho, neuro, cancer, cardiac or other designated specialty populations based on campus needs
Experience treating chronic pain

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Physical Therapist - Pain Services