Physical Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health•Casper, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Casper, Wyoming, with part-time and per-diem options also available. The hospital is a 40-bed facility providing specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients from Wyoming and neighboring states. The role supports patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions and is part of a team focused on service excellence and high-quality care. The Physical Therapist helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit lasting physical disabilities. The role involves examining medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and collaborate with colleagues to help patients achieve the best outcomes. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs. A Student Loan Assistance Program is available.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and 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 is preferred.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
Develop treatment plans.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.
Collaborate professionally with others and use leadership skills to delegate, organize, and educate coworkers and staff.