Physical Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health•Centennial, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist. The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serves patients throughout the south Denver metropolitan area, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for people recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical needs requiring intensive therapy. Its interdisciplinary care model focuses on individualized recovery goals and supports functional independence and successful transitions home. The Physical Therapist provides care to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities related to injuries or disease. 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. Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital is a participating hospital of Ernest Health, which offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs intended to enhance employees’ work experience and recognize their achievements. Employees can share feedback through “My Ernest Journey” and the Engagement Survey.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients with 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.