Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Colorado Springs is seeking an acute care Physical Therapist to provide a continuum of services to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders. You will restore their health through mobility training, strengthening, modalities, and manual therapy.

You will document care, collaborate with the healthcare team, and apply evidence-based techniques to promote recovery, aligning with organizational mission and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed PT in the state of employment or eligible via compacts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients via initial evaluation within department standards.
• Develops treatment plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Implements therapy activities per plan of care to meet goals.
• Documents patient care activities and progress per standards and payer requirements.
• Reassesses plans and makes disposition recommendations as needed.
• Communicates with patients, families, and team while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

License to practice PT (CO or eligible)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our acute care Physical Therapist, you will provide a continuum of services to patients suffering from neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically-related disorders. You will play a vital role in restoring their optimal health and well-being.

Every day, you will utilize the rehabilitation process to provide mobility training, strengthening exercises, modalities, specialized manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education. You will be personally accountable for upholding our organizational mission and core values in all aspects of patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical expertise in treating a diverse range of physical disorders. Your ability to apply various therapeutic techniques, promote patient recovery, and align with our core values will be crucial in helping patients achieve their optimal health.

• Evaluates patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol. Performs a variety of best practice and evidencebased therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient.
• Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family, and other members of the healthcare team including discharge planning.
• Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family, and therapy goals are met. Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience. Documents all patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes, and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory/thirdparty payer requirements.
• Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans including specific goals and activities, reassessing and modifying plans as necessary based on patient's current level of function and makes appropriate disposition recommendations.
• Communicates effectively to all patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning physical medicine and rehabilitation services by direct verbal and/or written communication respecting confidentiality at all times.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist in state of employment or Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)
• Dry Needling Certification or Education ONLY REQUIRED If performing the Dry Needling function: Dry Needling Certification or Education

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.