Physical therapist

Location Site:Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department:Inpatient Rehabilitation
Position Type:Unscheduled/Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule:Variable

Your role with us
Salem Health is looking for a dedicated physical therapist to join our Inpatient rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll provide intensive therapy (3 hours per day, 5 days per week) to patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and other rehabilitation diagnoses. You'll collaborate closely with a supportive care team, document patient progress, manage your caseload, and contribute to safe and effective discharge planning. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients and create personalized treatment plans.
• Work with patients and families to set recovery goals.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based therapy tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and fellow therapists.
• Manage your caseload and delegate tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety, licensing and hospital policies.
• Stay current with training and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

Required qualifications

• Holds a valid license to practice in the state of Oregon or is license eligible.

Additional information

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.