Physical Therapist I

UCHealth•Englewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs. The Physical Therapist performs initial and ongoing assessments, develops appropriate plans of care with patient and family involvement, and provides education about patient deficits, adaptive equipment, and support programs. The role also supports patient discharge planning and performs duties including supervision of support personnel in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards. This onsite position is based at UCHealth Stead Hawkins Clinic in Englewood, Colorado, and is scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
No minimum experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
Establish an appropriate plan of care for identified problems, involving the patient and family according to their capabilities and desires.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about patient deficits and the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and the treatment setting.
Perform underlying duties of the job, including supervising support personnel in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, with annual accumulation and payout in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
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, 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- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degree and certificate programs.
UCHealth payment of up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.