Physical Therapist Acute Care Therapist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance
• Physical Therapist (Acute Care Therapist)

• Location: Medford, Oregon
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Specialty: Acute Care Physical Therapy

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide skilled, patient-centered rehabilitation services in an acute-care setting in Medford, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills, the ability to develop individualized treatment plans, and a commitment to helping patients achieve optimal functional independence.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients with a variety of diagnoses, disabilities, and physical or age-related needs. Responsibilities include assessing functional status, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support effective patient care and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and assess mobility, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.

Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.

Provide skilled therapeutic interventions based on patients’ clinical conditions and functional needs.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as appropriate.

Promote mobility, functional independence, and safe participation in daily activities.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and follow professional standards of care.

Support a patient-centered approach to rehabilitation and overall well-being.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program, or an equivalent qualifying degree.

Oregon Physical Therapist license upon hire.

National Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Ability to evaluate patients and provide skilled physical therapy treatment.

Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment, and treatment-planning skills.

Ability to treat patients with diverse diagnoses, disabilities, and functional limitations.

Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous acute-care or hospital-based physical therapy experience.

Experience treating patients with complex medical conditions or functional limitations.

Knowledge of mobility assessment, rehabilitation planning, and functional independence.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary hospital teams.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, effective patient evaluation skills, and the ability to deliver individualized rehabilitation services. Candidates should be patient-focused, collaborative, and interested in supporting recovery and functional independence in an acute-care environment.

Important Experience Note: The requisition lists 1–2 years of experience. Confirm the exact experience requirement with the hiring team, including whether prior acute-care experience is mandatory.

Work Schedule

Full-time, day shift in Medford, Oregon.

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