Physical Therapist I

MedStar Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist I in Colorado Springs. This entry-level role involves delivering physical therapy services and collaborating with families and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and relevant certifications, contributing to the care of pediatric patients across various settings.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Annual employee bonus program

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Professional development tools

Robust wellness program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Must obtain license within 3 months of employment.
• Entry-level position with no required experience.
• Consultation and education to families are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services for inpatient and outpatient children.
• Collaborate with families, physicians, and schools.
• Oversee PT aides and assistants during therapy sessions.

Skills

Cultural competency

Family-centered care

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Physical Therapist License

Job description

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Job ID

100258

Location

Colorado Springs

Position Type

Regular

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Job Overview

The Physical Therapist I provide physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families. The Physical Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

Additional Details: Neurology: will have pelvic health component (25-50%); PCS preferred

Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4x10's or Monday - Friday 5x8's; no weekends or holidays


Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
• Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science
• Area of Study
  • Physical Therapy
• Experience
  • Required:None
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Physical Therapist
• Additional Requirements
  • License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.
• Competency
  • None

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.


EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.