Physical Therapist I, Inpatient Acute Care

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist I for Inpatient Acute Care at Longs Peak Hospital. This role involves evaluating and treating patients while providing education and developing care plans. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and state licensure is required to thrive in this fast-paced environment. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to improve patient lives through therapy.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

Education benefits including tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment assistance

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy required.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist is mandatory.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification in hand by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs.
• Establishes plans of care in alignment with identified patient problems.
• Supervises support personnel and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Physical Therapist I, Inpatient Acute Care

Physical Therapist I, Inpatient Acute Care

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Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $58.00/hr

Description

Physical Therapist I, Inpatient Acute Care

Location: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO: Longmont

Department: LPH Acute Care Rehab

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

Provides education to the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.

Performs all underlying duties of the job including but not limited to supervising support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Preferred: Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
  
  

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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