Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,186 - 80,079; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Colorado Springs is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT). You will provide care to patients with various disorders, utilizing rehab processes to enhance health. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and current Colorado licensure. Experience in direct patient care is preferred. The position features a varied PRN schedule, working in a Magnet-designated hospital known for quality nursing care. Join us for an extraordinary lifestyle with abundant sunshine and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
• Current Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other disorders.
• Utilize rehab processes to promote optimal health and well-being.

Skills

Direct patient care

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

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 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

• 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
• Dry Needling Certification or Education preferred (Only required if performing the Dry Needling function)

Physical Requirements

Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly.

Work Schedule

This is a PRN acute care role that works a varied schedule. Our PRN team can be expected to work three weekends within a 12‑week schedule, as well as one summer and one winter holiday.

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 is 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.

Pay Range

$40.06 – $58.13 /hour