Outpatient Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Role Overview

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative treatments that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Coordinate care of patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals, family and caregiver.
• Deliver, assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative treatments utilizing evidence-based occupational therapy treatment interventions.
• Develop and maintain the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with Physician’s, the patient and family.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Complete patient care documentation recording the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart.
• Assists in precepting, orienting and teaching students (OT students, hospital staff).

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• Less than 1 year previous experience in PT; new grads and newly licensed PTs are able to apply for and be hired into Rehab Services Physical Therapist positions.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
• AHA
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• PTL-Physical Therapist License
• DORA
• Department of Regulatory Agencies required
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Problem solving
• the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of physical therapy.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment.
• Knowledge of standards, polices and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to physical therapy.
• Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and/or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer