Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Relocation Assistance Offered

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time Or PRN (Flexible Schedules Available)

Pay Range: $48.00 - $55.00

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport - 835 SW 11th St., Newport, OR 97365

Apply at Teamavamere.com

As a Physical Therapist with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are a Physical Therapist interested in Full-time, Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.

Reasons to Join Avamere:

• In-House Therapy
• Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
• Therapist-Run
• Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
• Manageable Productivity Expectations
• Flexible Schedule Options
• PRN Available
• Career Advancement & Development
• New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal Guidelines
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Oregon.
• Able to practice unencumbered
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of residents’ rights
• Exudes professionalism in presentation
• Ability to multitask
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
• CPR certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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