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As a Physical Therapist at Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) you will join rehabilitation department team that includes SLP, occupational and physical therapy services. This position is primarily outpatient with the ability to work partial hours in inpatient care. In both settings you will work 1 on 1 with your patients and will have time built into your schedule for documentation. We encourage continuing education with a stipend each year and trainings built into our therapist\'s schedules. We are looking for a PT who is passionate about their profession and providing quality care in Grant County. Our ideal candidate will have broad experience/interest in neuro, vestibular, and ortho in the OP setting. Physical Therapist will perform duties as assigned for improving a patient\'s function in skilled physical therapy care to restore patient\'s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities through a thorough evidence-based physical therapy evaluation, individualized plan of care, and skilled interventions. Physical therapists specialize in movement dysfunction, identifying the areas of concern and helping people to achieve their physical activity goals. The physical therapist will be part of the interdisciplinary team within Blue Mountain Hospital District\'s inpatient and transitional care and outpatient services in the Rehabilitation Services Department. Required: * Master\'s or Doctorate Degree. * Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association (AHA). * PT License in good standing with State of Oregon. * Valid Driver\'s License. Preferred: * Strong physical therapy skills for the neurologically impaired patient population. * Experience in vestibular rehab. * Experience in cardiac rehab. * Experience treating chronic pain. Duties: * Performs thorough physical therapy evaluation, evidence-based plan or care, and skilled interventions, performing re-assessments and required paperwork in a timely manner. * Administers physical therapy interventions specific to the patient\'s need, may include manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises for example to achieve functional goals set at evaluation. * Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs, instruction to patients, families, and caregivers in physical therapy recommendations, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment. * Coordinates care with physician referrals and directs care independently with self-referrals. * Participates easily and effectively amongst the team of medical providers, understanding and knowing the role of inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient services. * May be required to direct treatment given by a physical therapy assistant. * Additional duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Competitive pay depending on experience. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD & D, and Retirement match.