Physical Therapist Needed for Travel Contract Boulder,CO

FullShift Staffing•Boulder, CO

18h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. The role uses treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribes medications to relieve pain and increase mobility, and teaches patients exercise techniques to improve their health. The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services and is based in Boulder, Colorado, as a travel contract role. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ physical conditions and movement dysfunction, develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions and counseling. The role also includes documenting services and outcomes in the electronic documentation system, communicating with the care team, supporting assistants, aides, and students, and following company policies and applicable regulatory and clinical requirements.

Requirements

Active state licensure.
At least 1 year of experience.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms and review medical histories and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing how they move.
Develop individualized treatment plans.
Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
Maintain patient records and track goals.
Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Assess patient progress and adjust treatments, documenting changes in the clinical record according to regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness, modify services based on patient evaluations, and make referrals in relation to outcomes.
Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers about physical disorders.
Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
Document required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
Accurately record treatment minutes according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participate in required facility and company trainings, in-services, and conferences.
Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.