Physical Therapist

Storybrook Care and Rehab; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation in Northern Colorado seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our in-house therapy team at a midsize geriatric facility. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain.

The role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services; flexible schedules (FT/PT/PRN) are available. Active state licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active state licensure.
• Geriatric care experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with the IDT and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and history.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe techniques to improve mobility.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic exercises to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and document progress in the clinical record.
• Supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides when needed.
• Participate in trainings and maintain compliance with policy.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and well versed Physical Therapist for consideration to add to the inhouse therapy team a midsize facility situated in Northern Colorado, amongst Larimer County. This building is home to a diverse group of long-term residents, cared for by seasoned staff with low staffing ratios, who are stewarded by a well-equipped clinical team and Administrator with years of experience in the geriatric field.

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type

• Full time
• Part time
• PRN

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

Pay Rate $40-60 PER HOUR + SIGN ON BONUS