Physical Therapist

Commonspirit-Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Commonspirit-Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide a continuum of care for patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and related conditions. You will perform mobility training, strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education to restore optimal health.

You will evaluate patients, establish evidence-based plans, and implement therapies tailored to individual needs while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligibility via National Licensure Compact.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred to physical therapy and initiates evaluation within department time standards.
• Develops treatment plans with measurable goals and coordinates discharge planning.
• Selects and applies therapy activities to meet patient goals and tracks outcomes.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records per standards and payer requirements.
• Communicates with patients, families, and healthcare team while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy planning

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

PT license (state or NLC)

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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.

We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus, in addition to up to $8,000 in relocation assistance, to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

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.