The physical therapist works with patients and clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The physical therapist evaluates and treats patients utilizing the parameters established by The Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and the Colorado State Practice Act within the parameters of the patient's insurance. The goal of the physical therapist is to alleviate discomfort and restore function, provide education on prevention and wellness issues.

Education: Diploma BS or greater from an accredited program of Physical Therapy 

Experience: Past experience in orthopedic physical therapy prefered though new graduates and specialists that meet business needs will be considered.

Licenses/Certification: Must hold or be eligible for a valid Colorado State license. Maintenance of current CPR certification.

Duties:

• Demonstrates the ability to work with others toward a shared purpose or goal by collaborating, partnering, or cooperating with others.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly evaluate patients using established guidelines and best practices to determine a patient's need for skilled therapy, potential for progress, most appropriate frequency and duration of care taking insurance and financial issues into account. Evaluation methods in accordance with established guidelines
•  Completes documentation and billing of all visits within 24 hours of visit or prior to the patients' next visit, whichever comes first.
• Re-evaluates patients every 10 visits or if there is a significant change in a patient's status. Documents subjective and objective changes, progress toward goals, revision of goals when needed which support continued skilled care, if skilled care is continued, or discharge.
• Identifies, defines and documents functional problems and functional goals. Documents and provides treatment directed at reaching these goals and justifies the related charges.
•  All goals are clear, measurable, with a realistic timeframe and at lease one functional goal listed.
• Designs individualized treatment and home exercise programs appropriate for goals listed.
• Demonstrates awareness of the patients’ status by making program and treatment changes in response to changes in the patient or his environment. Identifies and recognizes problems and responds appropriately, offering solutions and improved outcomes.
• Develops appropriate discharge planning based on the individual, with consideration given for the age specific needs of each patient.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and follows ethical guidelines set by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Compensation: $36.91 - $51.67/hr, depending on experience.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (0-33%) - Reclining, reaching, reaching across midline, crouching/squatting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, jumping, stairs, ramp, lifting/lowering 25-50 lbs, carrying 25-50 lbs pushing/pulling 25 - 50 lbs

Frequently (34 – 66%) - Standing, walking, sitting, change of position, handling, fingering, feeling 

Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift - Varied

Schedule - Varied

Status - PRN

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.