Physical Therapist - Home Health

Announcement #268141

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physical Therapist to join our Home Health program. Our fully accredited program is designed to enhance the well-being of patients by providing comfort, support, and personalized care in the comfort of their own homes, thus reducing the need for hospitalization. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients with exercises such as strength and flexibility training, muscle re-education, balance and gait training, pain relief, and the use of orthotic/prosthetic devices. Your expertise and guidance will help patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

What can we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 15% wage increase in lieu of benefits
• Hands-on training with opportunities for advancement

What you'll need:

• Current Physical Therapist, WA State license in good standing
• AHA BLS/CPR certification, active prior to start
• Graduate of an approved PT program with a BS PT, MPT, MS PT or DPT
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Two years' experience in outpatient setting, and/or one year inpatient or SNF, preferred
• Experience in wound care preferred

Schedule: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours a week; Mondays-Friday; No weekends; 3-month assignment

To apply: Please visit our careers website https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

About Us:

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend has been named as "one of the coolest small towns in America" ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. Surrounded by water and near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend offers access to a myriad of outdoor mountain and water adventures.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.