Physical Therapist
Company: Good Shepherd Health Care System
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and
Vision. Wage Compensation - Min: $ 47.70 Max: $73.44 DEFINITION OF
POSITION: The staff Physical Therapist practices physical therapy
according to current standards of practices in conjunction with the
department's policies and procedures, including patient assessment,
treatment, delegation, coordination, and evaluation of services
provided. The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to
the director and/or his designee, and has the responsibility for
overall direction, supervision, instruction and evaluation of
professional and supportive staff, volunteers and students in their
area of the physical therapy department/facility. He/she is
responsible for the patient's record documentation and acts as the
patient advocate. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: A. Responsibility 1.
Responsibility for interpreting and carrying out the prescription
of the physician; good public relations; protection of confidential
data; economic use of time, equipment and supplies; safety and
welfare of patients and other employees. B. Knowledge 1. Must know
the principles and practice of Physical Therapy; be familiar with
the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics;
department/facility policies, procedures and regulations; layout of
the department/facility ; be aware of inter-and
intradepartmental/facility communications; supervision and
management techniques. C. Skill 1. Must be able to apply the theory
of Physical Therapy; have the ability and competency to operate the
equipment used in his/her position; perform technical procedures;
speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others;
supervision and management skills. D. Mental Application 1. Must be
able to instill confidence in patients, doctors and personnel;
determine proper procedures and methods and evaluate results; make
decisions on his/her own; adapt to emergency situations; be alert
to changes in the patient's condition; be alert to all activities
of the department/facility E. Dexterity 1. Must have coordination
of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures;
know techniques of assisting and handling patients; ability to
handle the tools and machines of the profession. F. Accuracy 1.
Must possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out
prescriptions, in receiving and translating information, and in
charting and reporting. G. Physical Demands 1. Has good physical
stamina in this department/facility ; fairly strong, energetic;
tolerates much walking, standing, writing, stooping, carrying,
talking, seeing, bending, handling, color vision, speed; healthy
back is necessary; able to be on feet most of the day. 2. Able to
walk, stand, stoop, lift, balance, sit, kneel, hear, reach, pull,
talk, see, turn, carry, push, handle, write. The degree to which
any of these are done depends on the techniques being used. 3. Must
be able to lift 75 pounds maximum and frequent lifting, carrying,
pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. H. Working
Characteristics 1. Thoughtful of others, gentle, courteous,
patient, neat, well-groomed, healthy, friendly, average
intelligence, good memory, tactful. Should have ability to organize
his/her time in order to treat the maximum number of patients in
the allotted working day. 2. Conducts himself/herself with
professional dignity; is pleasant, tactful. Maintains optimum
physical and emotional health; understands the importance of good
human relations; is able to motivate others; has broad interests;
must possess strength of all extremities and back; has initiative
and good judgment, flexibility, enthusiasm, thoroughness. I.
Working Conditions 1. Works inside under normal temperature
conditions with adequate light in a well-ventilated, clean area;
some areas are limited in space, usually works around others;
sometimes moderate noise. J. Hazards 1. No unusual hazard risks.
May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting and
assisting patients. K. Public Relations 1. Has a major role in
fostering good public relations. L. Supervises 1. Licensed Physical
Therapist Assistants, students and nonprofessional department /
facility personnel. M. Policies and Procedures 1. To keep current
and adhere to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the
Policy and Procedure Manuals N. Organization-wide/Department
Performance Improvement Plan 1. To actively participate in the
overall organization-wide/department performance improvement plans
as enumerated in the Performance Improvement Manual.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy
with a preferred minimum of two (2) years clinical experience. Have
ability to provide for patient's physical rehabilitation and
psychosocial well-being. Ability to meet lift in classification.
Ability to communicate with others both medically and general
public. Have a nice appearance being well-groomed and demonstrate
appropriate contact. Must have or be eligible for State Licensure
or Registration. Ability to drive vehicle within Umatilla/Morrow
County for Home Health patients. The car must be in reliable
condition with insurance coverage and have a valid driver's
license. Must have a current certification in CPR.
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