Outpatient Physical Therapist (FULL TIME)

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Cortez, CO

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients in the hospital's outpatient physical therapy department. This clinician is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility impairments. The PT works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal recovery, functional independence, and overall patient wellness while upholding hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Preferred Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current Physical Therapy license (or eligibility) in the state of Colorado.
Minimum of 1 year of outpatient or hospital-based experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations encouraged to apply.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of outpatient or hospital-based experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations encouraged to apply.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.