Physical Therapist

Banner Health Corporate; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Greeley, Colorado, to join the rehab team and treat a diverse orthopedic patient population, including post-surgical rehab and pelvic health interests.

The role supports fulltime scheduling (32 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm) in an outpatient clinical setting with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to become proficient with computer software applications used in automated patient care environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations; develops plan of care.
• Implements individualized treatment plans with consideration of patient needs.
• Documents in accordance with professional guidelines and timelines.
• Communicates results to physicians, nurses, patients and the care team.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Participates in departmental activities and process improvements.

Skills

APTA-accredited PT program

PT license in state

BLS certification

Computer software proficiency

Team communication

Education

APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy license

Tools

Computer software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado Department Name: OP Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better.

Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

As the Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will bring your passion and knowledge to our Outpatient Rehab team! This position treats a diverse patient population with various orthopedic conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and functional mobility limitations. We are looking for a motivated clinician who has experience in — or a strong interest in developing skills in — pelvic health physical therapy.

Whether you're coming in with experience or a new grad starting your journey, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.

Schedule: Fulltime | 32 Hours/Week Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility As a nonprofit health system, Banner Health is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Team members with eligible Federal Student Aid loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for Banner Health. This is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, not a Banner Health-sponsored benefit. Learn more about PSLF eligibility and requirements at studentaid.gov.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals.

The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice.
• Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions.
• Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
• Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $39.00 - $65.00 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2027-02-02

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.