Physical Therapist

CACC Physical Therapy; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CACC Physical Therapy in Commerce City, CO seeks a Physical Therapist to develop and implement therapy programs that restore function and improve movement. You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise assistants, aides, trainers, and other staff.

You will evaluate patients, create treatment plans, and educate patients and families while ensuring confidentiality, safety, and Medicare compliance. In-person work and a full-time schedule are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• PT license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Use therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always maintain patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer orientation

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

PT license

CPR certification

PT evaluation & treatment competency

Job description

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always maintain patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education / Training

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy; minimum of one year of experience preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation.

Physical Requirements

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.

CACC is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Commerce City, CO 80037 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Commerce City, CO 80037: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person