PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2 - Acute Care (PER DIEM)

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2 - ACUTE CARE.

WORK SCHEDULE
- PER DIEM
- Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates working knowledge of the disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional, abilities, complications and implications of long term deficits related to primary diagnoses treated in service area
Provides skilled, timely and effective patient care; Follows protocols, standards and guidelines of care relating to specific diagnosis on assigned service
Plans treatment programs with the patient and treatment team
Documents intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems, including assessment, measurable criteria, goals method of treatment, home programs and adapting plan according to patient’s response to intervention
Participates in team rounds and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention
Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention
Knowledge of other treatment team member’s roles with intervention and effective methods to collaborate in patient’s treatment
Coordinate patient care programs with treatment team to facilitate and enhance functional outcomes
Follows billing and reimbursement procedures
Complies with agency and division standards, protocols procedures
Participates in discipline and workgroup meetings
Participates in Quality Assurance as it relates to patient care
Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program OR equivalent education/experience
Current Physical Therapist license with the WA State Department of Health
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.