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Req #: 205843

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - REHAB THERAPY CLINIC

Posting Date: 09/13/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $46.98 - $69.25 per hour

Shift: First Shift

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UW Medical Center-Montlake – Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT. WORK SCHEDULE - Per Diem - Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Neurologic hospital-based outpatient clinic? Specialties: Vestibular rehabilitation, Assistive Technology Professional, Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Specialist, Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Geriatric Clinical Specialist? Multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehab counseling, physicians, and rehab psychology Patient populations treated: stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, autonomic disorders, traumatic brain injury, vestibular disorders, neuro-oncology, myopathies, spinal muscular atrophy, wheelchair seating clinic, functional neurologic disorder, etc.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy evaluation and intervention to patients referred by a licensed provider.

• Administers treatments and physical agents as determined by the evaluation in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Documents appropriately and accurately with regard to content and timeliness (following the policies of the Physical Therapy department and UW Medical Center).

• Supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, Medical Assistant, PT Aide, etc.).

• Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality Improvement activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.OR

• Equivalent education/experience.- Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Experience treating patients with neurologic dysfunction.- Ideal candidates will be a neurologic clinical specialist or have experience in neurologic PT.- Possess physical ability to move patients and equipment. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. 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.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.