Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Cañon City (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Up to $8,000 relocation assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver care to patients with various physical disorders. The role comes with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and may include relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, a current Colorado license, and provide direct patient care experience. Join a dedicated community hospital that values both professional skills and humanitarian efforts.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred.
• Current Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and physical disorders.
• Utilize the rehab process to promote optimal health and well-being.
• Assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Skills

Direct patient care

Use of electronic medical records (EMR)

Mobility training

Manual therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Qualified external Physical Therapist applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!*

• PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

In this role as a Physical Therapist (PT), you will be responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically‑related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. As a Physical Therapist you will also utilize the rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well‑being of the patient. While in this position you will assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Physical Therapist candidates will need the following:

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, preferred
• Current Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist required
• BLS through the American Heart Association required

Physical Requirements-Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly

Where You'll Work

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25‑bed acute care facility, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24‑hour emergency and trauma services including inpatient acute care, intensive care unit, The Birth Center, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation services, sleep disorder center and a community blood bank. We’re proud to have a 5‑star rating for joint replacement and be ranked among the top 15% in the nation for total joint replacement by Healthgrades (2008 to 2016). Our board‑certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close‑knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small‑town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state’s best hiking, wildlife and river sports like rafting and fishing.