Physical Therapist

Fully competent in the primary role, including clinical documentation, prioritizing and responding to the clinical needs of the patients, and making value-added resource decisions for patient care.

Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the hospital team to address patient care issues and problem resolution and improve the delivery of multidisciplinary care.

Maintains and ensures department compliance with all established department policies/procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, compliance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Ensures delivery of quality physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients by completing initial evaluations in a timely fashion and developing quality physical therapy treatment plans.

Evaluate and develop functional maintenance programs for extended-care patients.

Prepares patient care documentation as required by professional and departmental standards. Documents records in accordance with accepted practices and all requirements – hospital, state & federal.

Provides individualized patient and family education and evaluates its effectiveness.

Coordinates with all members of the hospital team in order to address patient care, resolve problems, and improve the delivery of multidisciplinary care.

Uses verbal and written communication methods effectively.

Provides input into the refinement of physical therapy care plans.

Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards

Assists in the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.

Teaching and encouraging active involvement of patients and families in their care.

Follows all security, confidentiality, and privacy policies.

Active participant in quality improvement processes.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Projects a positive image of the hospital through dealings with the public, patients, vendors, and fellow employees by acting in a professional manner at all times.

Observes hospital’s compliance requirements and does not create an issue of fraud and abuse for the hospital.

Assists in creating a program or programs that will benefit our Long-Term Care & Eagle Crest (assisted living center) patients and community.

Promotes positive relationships with physicians, employees, patients and community. Participates in community events and promotional activities as needed.

Participates in hospital staff committee meetings as directed.

Complies with operational policies and procedures for the physical therapy department. Complies with all established hospital policies and procedures.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Patient Centered: is passionate about patient care, creating positive impressions on a consistent basis and exceeding our patients’ expectations. Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families, responds with a sense of urgency to patient complaints, responds proactively and competently.

Teamwork: works collaboratively with medical staff and employees. Works openly to problem solve, provides feedback and dispenses appropriate decision making.

Respect for Others: actively listens to others, communicates openly and honestly. Demonstrates respect for others by being timely with communication and feedback.

Service Excellence: Complies with the hospital’s philosophies and policies, and follows through on commitments. Ensures that RDH takes personal pride and ownership in the quality of care and services provided to all internal and external customers.

Compassion: Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of all employees and patients, responds with a sense of urgency to problems, anticipates requirements, and responds proactively and places the employee’s and patient’s safety above all else.

Integrity: is truthful, trustworthy, and principled. Demonstrates character, conviction, and honest and ethical behavior in all interactions with others. Ensures that all behavior is consistent with these RDH Core Values.

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Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

Colorado Physical Therapist License

Current CPR certification

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on education and experience.

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

Student Loan Payments

Continued Education

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement with up to 4% match

Generous vacation/PTO

Relocation Assistance

Sign on Bonus

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