Physical Therapist

Schealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County Health Center in Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan treatment based on physician referrals and standards. The role requires supervising PT assistants and coordinating with patients and families for care planning and discharge.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy (Master's/Doctorate preferred) and 2 years' inpatient/outpatient experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's or Doctorate preferred.
• Two years’ experience in inpatient and outpatient setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and discharge planning and appropriate equipment use.
• Supervises and delegates care provided by physical therapy assistants.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Aligns duties with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Strong communication

Explain medical issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

This positionis responsible forthe evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Physical Therapy treatmentin accordance withphysician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, andestablisheddepartmental policies and procedures. This positiondemonstratesthe clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatmentappropriate tothe age of the patients served.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs and documentsinitialand ongoing assessments ofpatient'scondition.
• Establishes a plan of care which isappropriate toproblemsidentifiedand involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/orassistswith patient discharge from therapy services and treatmentsetting. Provides information regardingappropriate selection/useof adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, stateregulationsand practice standards.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Performs duties in line with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and strives to elevate them every day.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communicationskills and ability to explain medical issues in bothlayman’sand medical terms.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations including medical emergencies and communicating with patients and their families.

Experience Preferred

Experience

• Two years’ experience in inpatient and outpatientsettingpreferred.

Education and Certification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapyrequired. Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapyrequired. Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Reaching, bending,lifting more than50lbs.,grasping, fine motor skills, pushing and pulling.Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Well-lit, ventilated, temperature-controlled environment.Possible hazardsinclude a busy and stressful environment, long hours, and exposure to bio-hazardous waste, body fluids, chemicals, electrical devices, toxic waste, needles, and moving machinery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sedgwick County Health Centeris an equal opportunity employer andcomplies withall applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability,marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Request

Sedgwick County Health Center Is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act , that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at [e-mail]