Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab and Generalist, Full Time

Gunnison Valley Health•Gunnison, CO

15d•$38 - $48

About The Position

Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab and Generalist Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality care to patients with functional limitations. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with the goal of alleviating discomfort and restoring function while providing education on prevention and wellness issues . We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving! We are seeking a PT with lymphedema certification and oncology rehab experience, or a candidate who will commit to undergoing the necessary training to serve this population. Because we are a small critical access hospital, it is unlikely that your whole caseload will be oncology, so it's important that you also possess a strong outpatient generalist skillset. Where you’ll live: Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office. Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including: Unique and generous benefits to include a Lifestyle Spending Account, Matched retirement, and a dependent care matched flexible spending account! A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust CEU allowance and tuition reimbursement plan. No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements

Education : Diploma BS or greater from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
Experience: Past experience in orthopedic physical therapy preferred though new graduates and specialists that meet business needs will be considered.
Licenses/Certification : Must hold or be eligible for a valid Colorado State license.
Maintenance of current CPR certification, lymphedema certification from a recognized institution (Klose, Norton, Vodder, Foeldi) or commit to completing certification in the first 6 months of employment in order to care for this population.

Nice To Haves

oncology rehab experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using established guidelines and best practices in order to determine a patient's need for skilled therapy, potential for progress, frequency and duration of treatment.
Documenting subjective and objective changes as well as progress toward goals.
Designing and implementing individualized treatment and at home exercise programs in collaboration with the patient.
Developing appropriate discharge planning with consideration given to specific needs of each patient.
In our rural mountain setting, we are fortunate to provide care across a variety of locations, including our inpatient and swing bed programs, 2 outpatient clinics in Gunnison, one in Crested Butte, our beautiful Senior Care Center, and in the training rooms at Western Colorado University.
Our therapists flex to whatever location/setting has the greatest needs at the time.