Physical Therapist

CACC Physical Therapy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CACC Physical Therapy in Denver, Colorado is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to develop and implement rehab programs that restore function and improve movement. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise PT assistants, rehab aides, and trainers while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

The role offers a competitive salary range ($80,000.00–$95,000.00 per year) and comprehensive benefits; experience welcome but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program; experience preferred but new graduates encouraged.
• Hold a Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs.
• Use therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team and supervise PT assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Re-evaluate patient status and modify care plan; educate patients and families about expectations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.
• Maintain compliance with regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

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: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person