Physical Therapist

HRRMC Rehab department is seeking a Regular Part-Time Physical Therapist at our Saguache Health Center. This position is scheduled for 24 hours/week.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Physical Therapist must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for physical therapy schools as prescribed by Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association. Individual must graduate from an AMA-APTA approved school of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist must be a member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association or American Registry of Physical Therapy, and must hold active license for the state of Colorado.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the duties per the Physical Therapists Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
a. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions.
c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
d. Engages in consultation, education, and research.
e. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
f. Participates in discharge planning process.
g. Provides appropriate supervision of aides and assistants.
h. Appropriately delegates care to PTA.
3. Interacts positively with new recruits presenting the organization in a positive manner.
4. Communicates any concerns or issues directly with their manager whenever possible or consults immediately with their immediate supervisor. Does not wait to be rounded on to share concerns.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The Physical Therapist must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for physical therapy schools as prescribed by Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association. He/she must graduate from an AMA-APTA approved school of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist must be a member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association or American Registry of Physical Therapy, and must hold active license for the state of Colorado.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Current, active Physical Therapist licensure for Colorado or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting licensure examination.

2. Current CPR Certification.

Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance Policies, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and REACH Air Membership, Employer Matching Retirement Funds, and Paid Time Off.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, and infection prevention procedures: TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.

Apply Online: www.hrrmc.com