Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham, WA Part-Time / Full-Time | Pay: $53.00–$58.00/hour, DOE

Make a Real Difference — Every Day

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help residents restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and regain independence — making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or a part-time schedule that fits your life, we'd love to talk with you about joining a collaborative, resident-focused clinical team in the Bellingham community.

What You'll Do

• Establish and administer treatment plans with specific therapy goals based on each patient's capacity and tolerance, under physician direction
• Assess patient needs; plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet physical therapy goals
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
• Set realistic, achievable goals for patients/residents
• Document and record patient/resident condition and progress per state and federal regulations
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods
• Oversee screening of all residents to optimize functionality and skills
• Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family, and care team
• Maintain punctual, regular attendance for assigned shifts

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs working in the facility
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education: 

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment
• Current CPR certification

Experience: 

Six months of long-term care experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of HIPAA
• General understanding of managed care
• Familiarity with state and federal rules governing therapy delivery and documentation in skilled nursing facilities

Why Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia?

We're proud to offer a workplace where clinical staff are respected, supported, and given the resources to do their best work for the residents we serve in the Bellingham community.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply today to join Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia as our next Physical Therapist.

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Education:  

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program. 

Licenses/Certification:

Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.

Current CPR certification.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.