Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full time

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Aspen, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Housing assistance

Tuition assistance

Discounted ski passes

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health in Aspen, CO is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in the Physical Therapy department. The role involves evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following injury or illness.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, an unrestricted CO PT license (or ability to obtain), and BLS (may be obtained on hire). Preferred: Master's/Doctorate and Spanish language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain before start date.
• BLS certification may be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy treatment.
• Restore function and prevent disability following injury or disease.
• Help patients attain maximum functioning within their capabilities.

Skills

Spanish (bilingual)

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Colorado PT license

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Aspen, CO

Position Type: Full time

Requisition Number: JR102110

We are currently hiring for a full time Physical Therapist within the Physical Therapy department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift: Days - 10 Hour

Compensation Range: $43.19 - $69.10 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign on bonus up to $15,000.

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatment. Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

What to Love

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

Employee Testimonials

"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy

"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.

Compensation details: 43.19-69.1 Hourly Wage