SUMMARY OF JOB: This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals as necessary to patents; maintaining systematic records in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines; and maintaining quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence. This will be accomplished by performing the following duties in accordance with Community Hospital and the Therapy Works Department s policies and procedures. This position will cover both acute care and outpatient services. Physical Therapist Position Highlights: Job Type: Full-Time, Weekends Required Location: Community Hospital Position: Open until July 30, 2025 or until filled Responsibilities: Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers. Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference. Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines. Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks. Requirements: Bachelor s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Doctorate s degree preferred. Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado (required) BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire) Compensation: .30 per hour, depending on education and experience. This includes the 15% per-diam pay and inpatient therapy shift differential. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available. Additional Information: Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 Work Location: In-person/onsite Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today. Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Shift: Full-Time (weekend coverage)
Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist
General Certifications: N/A
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