Physical Therapist (Job ID OOJ - 7398)

Job Summary

General Description

The
staff physical therapist has the responsibility for evaluation, consultation
and treatment of patients, as well as, the overall utilization, supervision and
instruction of professional and supportive staff, volunteers and students in
their area of physical therapy as it pertains to the care of their patients.

 Responsibility

Is proactive in ensuring that patient is progressed
to prior level of function or maximum medical improvement per Plan of Care. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as
related to the therapy requested and reassessments as per policy. This includes
pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient
population. Maintains records pertinent
to patient care including progress reports, daily notes, special reports as
requested, and supervision of Physical Therapist
Assistants.

Accountability

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Rehabilitation
Department Manager.

Special
Demands

Mental:                        Astute
communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, patients/families
and Administration.  Ability to adjust to
job situations, which involve many different people and projects, requiring
some independent action and judgment.

Physical:        Flexibility to work in
continually changing conditions.  Must
have manual dexterity to operate equipment and to provide hands-on assessment,
assistance and exercise to patients. Ability to lift and move patient with or
without assistance and maneuver equipment greater than or equal to 20
pounds.  Agility is required for frequent
changes in position.  Visual and hearing
acuity required to receive feedback and information from patients. Ability to
effectively counsel patients and their families.

Qualifications

            Education: Earned degree from an accredited program
in Physical Therapy.
   

             Current Colorado Licensure.

Working
Environment

Provides treatment in
multiple settings including inpatient and outpatient.  Full Time position working Monday through
Friday, occasional weekend coverage
for inpatient/swing bed evaluations.  
Stress of meeting deadlines, busy environment, numerous interruptions,
exposure to emergency situations, extended hours depending upon job necessity.

Job Start Date: 06/01/2026

Shift Information: M-F 8:00-5:00