Seasonal Physical Therapist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Vail Health in Colorado is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a seasonal assignment from October through April. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and contribute to a high-quality orthopedic caseload in a mountain hospital setting.

You will collaborate with the care team, document progress, and support patient education. Eligible staff receive housing assistance, a seasonal bonus, health benefits, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Colorado or PT Compact Privilege is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine appropriate physical therapy treatment plan.
• Provide and document PT interventions and patient progress.
• Coordinate with healthcare team for continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Instruct patients and families in home exercise programs and care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in student training as needed.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Colorado or valid PT Compact Privilege

Job description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/6178867004/

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

In this seasonal position (October – April) you will have the opportunity to embrace the winter wonderland of Vail, Colorado with world-class skiing/snowboarding and the vibrant atmosphere of a top notch hospital with a strong orthopedic case load. Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

About the opportunity:

Provides rehabilitative therapies to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Promotes services of Vail Health and HHSM in order to meet business needs of both the greater organization and the individual clinic.

What you will do:

1. Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan.
2. Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relations to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
3. Establishes physical therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy.
4. Competently and safely performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
5. Provide for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
6. Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
7. Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
8. Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT / PTA student training.
9. Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
10. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
11. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• N/A

License(s) & Certification(s):

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Colorado or valid PT Compact Privilege required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay:

$87,581.31 – $109,476.64 USD