Physical Therapist

Bethesda Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Accidental Injury Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

403(b) Savings Plan

Legal Shield and IDShield

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time-Off plan

Job summary

Bethesda Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Physical Therapist to oversee, plan, and administer PT evaluations and treatments for RMHCS participants. The role blends outpatient, home health, and geriatric (55+) focused therapy to restore function and prevent disability.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, supervise assistants, train families, and ensure documentation. A Doctor of Physical Therapy or equivalent is required, with preference for 2 years of geriatric experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy or 4-year program from an accredited school is required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• 2 years of experience with adult/geriatric population preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily.
• Performs assessments and plans PT treatment plans with goals.
• Tests and measures strength, motor function, and functional capacity; adjusts plans accordingly.
• Administers treatments involving physical agents.
• Evaluates effects of therapy and recommends adjustments to maximize benefit.
• Oversees PTAs and delegates therapy based on patient needs.
• Trains families and caregivers to promote mobility and independence.
• Provides training for durable medical equipment and documents accordingly.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Results Oriented

Personal Credibility

Quality Focus

People Focus

Flexibility

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

4-year program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $108,000.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Physical Therapists are responsible for overseeing, planning, and administering physical therapy evaluations and treatments to Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) program participants. The position blends outpatient, home health, and geriatric (55+) focused therapy to restore function and prevent disability. This position also acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed.

MISSION:

Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily, or as required
• Performs required assessments. Plan and prepare physical therapy treatment plans based on thorough evaluation and completes/updates corresponding interdisciplinary plans of care with physical therapy interventions and goals
• Tests and measures participant strength, motor function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise physical therapy treatment plans
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment plans to achieve maximum benefit
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist
• Oversees all aspects of the physical therapy treatment plan, including the delegation of therapy to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), according to complexity of participant’s needs and nature of required physical therapy interventions
• Supervises and directs Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, aides, and students
• Trains family members, caregivers, and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants
• Evaluates for and provides training to participants and caregivers for durable medical equipment
• Fulfills company documentation requirements
• Other duties as requested/assigned

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - SPECIALIZED IDT POSITION:

• Acts as a member of a specialized interdisciplinary team that supports participants residing in contracted long-term care facilities
• Physical therapy in long-term care helps residents keep their independence, lower chronic pain, and move safely
• Care plans focus on slowing physical decline rather than intense short-term recovery; therapists assess each person to prevent falls and offload burden of care
• Expertise in ongoing communication with the leadership of the Long Term Care (LTC) facilities to include, but not limited to, Directors of Nursing, and Rehabilitation Directors, as well as skilled rounding, staff education, and training are essential functions of the role

Qualifications

• Completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy or 4-year program from an accredited school is required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• 2 years of experience working with an adult or geriatric population preferred
• Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Wellness Program
• Telemedicine Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Legal Shield and IDShield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time-Off plan

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.