Physical Therapist - Whitewater Colorado

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Whitewater, Colorado
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Job Description:This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers.Rocky Mountain Orthopaedics is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine team. This is a fast paced, exciting setting working closely with other therapists, athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, and sport medicine physicians within the same clinic providing one-on-one patient-centered care to our patients.In -Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless hiking trails (see Colorado National Monument), world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a city that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful, affordable place to live.ScopePerforms and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.Develops plans describing a treatment strategy, its purposes, and its anticipated outcome. Plan often includes exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility, strength, or endurance. May use various modalities to relieve pain and reduce swelling.Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.Determines patients ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness.Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school is required
• Current/valid state Physical Therapist licensure is required Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
• One (1) year related experience (preferably in a clinic setting) is requiredPreferred
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is preferred
  • Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is requiredKnowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.Highly organized and analytical.Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.6. A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.Physical Requirements:Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, WalkingLocation:Rocky Mountain OrthopedicsWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$41.22 - $63.59We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our, and for our ; and our commitment to -. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice. More...

        

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