Part-Time Physical Therapist — Patient-Centered Care & Growth

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard PT practices. You will consult with patients, families, and care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

This role requires current PT license, BLS, strong communication, and the ability to supervise staff and students. Hours are 30 per week with a generous benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard PT practices. You will consult with patients, families, and care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

This role requires current PT license, BLS, strong communication, and the ability to supervise staff and students. Hours are 30 per week with a generous benefits package and competitive hourly pay.