Physical Therapist

Job Number: 213012

Department: VM Kirkland - Spine Clinic

Hours: 7:30a-6:00p

In this Physical Therapist position located in our Outpatient Clinic in Kirkland, you will provide optimal health and physical functioning to patients by identifying, alleviating and preventing movement dysfunction. This position is a 4 - 10 hour shift position and works 7:30a-6:00p.

• Provide clinical treatment to patients including evaluation and diagnosis, direct treatment, family/caregiver training, and counseling patients and family members regarding status, prognosis, goals and progress.
• Coordinate patient care with the rehabilitation team including medical staff nurses, and physicians.
• Coordinate patient care with non-medical staff rehabilitation team members including families, educators, early intervention agency staff and community support service agency staff.
• Refer patients and family members to other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
• Maintain and build on current clinical knowledge and skills by attending continuing education activities.
• Participate as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care to the clients.
• Contribute ideas for department and program development.
• Advance toward assisting level of teaching/training for new staff, students, and interdepartmental classes.
• Facilitate therapeutic interactions through group sessions.
• Perform treatment planning; participates in team meetings; makes rounds and chart reviews.
• Document every physical therapy session including the patient's functional status.

With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care. Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy with 6 month clinical internship
• License in Washington State as Physical Therapist
• Certification CPR
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, wound healing, and disease progression
• Understanding of the base components, both physical and cognitive, of ADLs (assisted daily living) and levels of ADL independence;
• An ability to customize, adapt, and graduate to a home or work site environment or to adapt to a given treatment plan and equipment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

Prefer 3+ years of experience, and a Vestibular Specialty.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing.

There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the country's most livable cities, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.