Lead Physical Therapist- Acute Care

Portland, ORFull-timePosted Jul 10, 2026

Lead Physical Therapist,  Acute Care at Providence St Vincent Medical Center - Full-Time, Day Schedule

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Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program - provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

Tuition Reimbursement/Education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program - Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year The Lead Rehab Therapist spends up to 20% of time in administrative duties to support clinic daily operations. Provides direct patient care therapy for service area (80% of time or more).  Position need is based on the number of Therapists and complex staff mix and/or multidisciplinary services.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathologist or Audiology; from an accredited program or
  • Master's Degree: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathologist or Audiology; from an accredited program or
  • Ph.D: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathologist or Audiology; from an accredited program.
  • Upon hire: Oregon Physical Therapist License Or
  • Upon hire: Oregon Occupational Therapist License Or
  • Upon hire: Oregon Speech Language Pathologist License Or
  • Upon hire: Oregon Speech Language Pathologist Permit 
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
  • Upon hire: In compliance with company policy and state regulations, a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check is required for this position. Fingerprinting may be required. 
  • Two years: Experience working as a therapist (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Upon hire: Membership in the national, state, or local professional association
  • Supervisory experience/Experience with management responsibilities.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

 

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