Physical Therapist - Steadman Hawkins Rehab - FT - Days

Job Description

Physical and occupational therapy can stop your pain and help you get on with your life.

Whether an injury requires surgery or simply a specific exercise program, the physicians at Steadman Hawkins Clinic – Denver understand the importance of rehabilitation to the recovery process. That’s why we offer world-class physical and occupational therapy conveniently located at our Englewood location.

Our exceptional therapists understand the unique needs of each patient and athlete. They work with the finest athletes in the world, non-athletes and everyone in between. Collaborating with our physicians, our therapists utilize an evidence-based multidisciplinary treatment approach to correct biomechanical faults in joint mobility, muscular strength, flexibility and endurance.

Their programs blend a balance of manual therapy and exercises intended to build strength, endurance, flexibility and overall fitness. With the correct program, our patients are often able to return to their sport or their preferred activity without having surgery!

Summary:
Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs.

Work Schedule: Full Time Days

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.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants 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:

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  * Basic Life Support
  * Licensed Physical Therapist - State
  
• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Preferred: Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
  Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Physical Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
  Minimum Experience: None Required.
• IF APPLICABLE: 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. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)

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This position's pay range starts at: $33.820000/hour.

An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

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