ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.

a. Interacts professionally with the patient and/or family/caregiver and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.

b. Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.

c. Adapts the delivery of services with consideration for patients’ differences, values, preferences, and needs.

d. Delegates and supervises patient care appropriately to the Physical Therapist Assistant, monitoring progress and modifying the treatment plan, as indicated.

d. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self, and others

2. Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.

3. Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions.

4. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.

5. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks.

a. Submits appropriate, accurate, and timely billing and coding information for services rendered.

6. Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a level of clinical practice consistent with best practice standards. This includes seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and utilizing these newly acquired skills in the provision of care and for growth and development of the department and hospital.

a. Critically assesses self to improve clinical and professional performance

7. Contributes to departmental, hospital, and community activities that promote department operations and program development for Community Hospital.

a. Is an advocate for the physical therapy profession.

b. Educates others (patients, caregivers, staff, students, other health care providers, business and industry representative, Community Health Partners) using relevant and effective teaching methods.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and a current, unrestricted certification as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Requires current, unrestricted certification as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Current unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Colorado (required)

This position's hiring pay range is: $39.00 - $54.60 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.

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