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Physical Therapist Acute

Intermountain Health, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503

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$42.00/hr - $65.00/hr Job Description

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers.

New Grads Welcome to Apply!

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time; 36 hours/week Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital; Acute Care

In Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see Colorado National Monument), near access to world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a community that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated team as a Physical Therapist in Acute Care!

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

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Role

As a Physical Therapist in Acute Care at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

Competent Services: Providing skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducting evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and developing care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments. Productivity Standards: Meeting established productivity standards for the department or service line. Documentation and Billing: Keeping thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completing patient billing accurately and promptly. Communication: Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Patient Care and Supervision: Managing all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care. Continuing Education: Participating in and promoting continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Quality Improvement: Engaging in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participating in utilization review audits. Meetings: Participating in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leaders. Program Development and Marketing: Contributing to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work. Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association Basic computer skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Possess skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting. Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications. Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills. Highly organized and analytical. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$42.66 - $65.82

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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