Physical Therapist

Ernest Health•Johnstown, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides care at Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art inpatient facility serving patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. The therapist helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes examining patients’ medical histories, evaluating their physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. This full-time position is based in Johnstown, Colorado. Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is a participating hospital of Ernest Health and offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs, along with opportunities for professional growth. The posted annual salary range is $85,833.28 to $102,578.72; compensation decisions depend on factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, valid state Physical Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
A patient-care focus and ability to collaborate as a team member to help patients achieve the best outcomes.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients recovering from injuries or disease.
Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
Develop treatment plans.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Provide care according to established standards and age-specific policies and procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.
Collaborate and communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and staff.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible spending and Health Savings account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Competitive compensation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
Employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.