Part Time, 22 hours/wk

Your experience matters

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a physical therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

We believe your work as a physical therapist should be deeply rewarding, for both you and the people you serve. Here, you'll be part of an award-winning inpatient rehabilitation team that's been recognized nationally for excellent patient outcomes. Our program ranks in the top 10% of inpatient rehab programs by Uniform Data Systems and has been named one of Newsweek's Top 5 Physical Rehabilitation Centers two years in a row. We're not just treating patients, we're helping neighbors reclaim independence, restore mobility, and return to the life they love.

• True teamwork: Collaborate daily with a full interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, neuropsychology, case management, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, therapy technicians, and support staff in a collaborative environment where your voice matters.
• High-intensity rehab focus: You'll primarily serve patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, progressive neurological conditions, amputation, orthopedic injuries, cardiopulmonary issues, and complex medical conditions.
• State-of-the-art facilities: And we're growing. A new 42-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital (opening mid-late 2026) will feature a 10-bed traumatic brain injury unit and therapy spaces designed to integrate cutting-edge rehab technology.
• Oregon lifestyle: Our RiverBend Campus sits in the heart of the Willamette Valley, with rivers, trails, and mountains just minutes away.

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist who excels in this role:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.

• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.

• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.

• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.

• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• Physical Therapist License in the state of Oregon

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

What we offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.