Physical Therapist

St Thomas More Hospital•Cañon City, CO

18d•$39 - $65

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides a continuum of services to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders, using the rehabilitation process to support mobility, strength, recovery, and overall well-being. The role includes applying evidence-based therapeutic interventions, diagnostic and prognostic testing, and appropriate treatment techniques for diverse rehabilitation needs. The therapist is accountable for upholding the organization’s mission and core values in patient care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops measurable treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and selects and implements activities in accordance with each plan of care. The therapist tracks outcomes, documents care in accordance with professional standards and regulatory and third-party payer requirements, reassesses patients, modifies treatment as needed, and recommends appropriate dispositions. The role also requires clear, confidential communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers. The position is based at St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance are offered to eligible new hires.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist license in the state of employment or a license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Previous direct patient care experience in an outpatient, inpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR).
Dry Needling Certification or education is required only if performing the Dry Needling function.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred to physical therapy and complete initial evaluations within department protocol time standards.
Provide best-practice, evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to patients’ rehabilitation needs.
Develop treatment plans with measurable, attainable goals and time frames in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, including discharge planning.
Select and implement therapy activities in accordance with the plan of care and established goals.
Apply diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions.
Use standardized and special testing to determine disability levels and track patient outcomes.
Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records in accordance with standards of practice and regulatory and third-party payer requirements.
Reassess patients, modify treatment plans according to current function, and make appropriate disposition recommendations.
Communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers verbally and in writing while maintaining confidentiality.
Provide rehabilitation services such as mobility training, strengthening exercises, modalities, specialized manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education.