Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring an onsite Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist for its hospital-based team at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. The role is in the MCR Rehab Services department and works a full-time day schedule of 80 hours per two-week pay period. The hourly pay range is $41.43–$62.15, depending on relevant experience. The position requires at least three years of relevant experience; TDN certification is an asset. UCHealth offers a structured career ladder through which employees may advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay. The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, including comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical conditions and development of individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals. The therapist uses a variety of therapeutic techniques and educates patients and their families to support recovery and long-term well-being. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, precepting new UCHealth employees, continued learning in an innovative clinical environment, and safety and quality at the point of care. The minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. A master’s or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is preferred. Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist and Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification are required. BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and paid family and medical leave; employer-provided life and disability coverage; retirement savings plans; education and career-growth opportunities; and other well-being and financial benefits. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

TDN certification.
Master’s or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Educate and instruct patients and their families to support recovery and promote long-term well-being.
Provide top-of-scope direct patient care and various procedures.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Precept employees who are new to UCHealth.
Continue learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition and education support, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees, other qualifying programs up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
Three-year incentive bonus.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.