OP Physical Therapist - Ortho and Surg Specialists - Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides complete physical therapy care, working toward optimal outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Wyoming Physical Therapist (PT) license from the Wyoming State Board of Physical Therapy
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician-referred patients determining functional limitations and impairments; develops a plan of care including specific interventions and goals to address the patient’s needs, in accordance with physician orders/protocol; assists with discharge planning through recommendations communicated to the physician and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides treatment in accordance with the plan of care and within the scope of physical therapy practice; treatment includes direct application of physical therapy procedures/modalities, instruction/education of patient/family, periodic reassessment and modification of plan of care.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, charges, and all relevant communications/interactions with the patient, family, and physician in the patient’s chart.
• Coordinates patient treatment as appropriate with other disciplines such as occupational and speech therapy; communicates and coordinates as appropriate with other services such as Transitional Care Unit, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Home Care Services, Skilled Nursing Facility, and case management; attends multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Manages time efficiently to accomplish patient evaluation, treatment and documentation without necessitating excessive use of overtime.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides and other support personnel involved in direct patient care.
• Submits accurate, daily charges for patient care, on a timely basis.
• Participates in education/training of groups/individuals, both intra and extra departmental, on topics relevant to physical therapy.
• Participates in department initiatives in Performance Improvement, Service Excellence, safety, and other programs.

Benefits

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level