Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - $5000 Sign on bonus 

Experience in Pelvic Health and Pediatric Therapy is preferred 

Relocate to beautiful Salida, CO

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center was named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the U.S. according to The National Rural Health Association's Rural Health Policy Institute, iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health. We are a certified Level IV Trauma Center and a Critical Access Hospital capable of treating severe, life-threatening injuries. Additionally, we have employed medical specialists often not found in other rural hospitals.  Work where other vacations.  Located in the beatuiful central CO, by some of the best ski resorts in the US. 

HRRMC's Rehab Department has an opening for a Full Time (36 hours/week) Physical Therapist working 2 days a week at our Buena Vista Medical Clinic and 2 days a week at the Outpatient Pavilion, in Salida, CO.  Hours for this position are 8am to 5:30pm with half hour lunch. 

Physical Therapist : Primary Responsibilities

1. Performs the duties per the Physical Therapists Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
a. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions.
c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
d. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
f. Participates in discharge planning process.
g. Provides appropriate supervision of aides and assistants.
2. Interacts positively with new recruits presenting the organization in a positive manner.
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Experience in Pelvic Health and Pediatric Therapy is preferred.

• The Physical Therapist must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for physical therapy schools as prescribed by Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association.
• He/she must graduate from an AMA-APTA approved school of physical therapy.
• The Physical Therapist must be a member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association or American Registry of Physical Therapy, and must hold active license for the state of Colorado.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current, active Physical Therapist licensure for Colorado or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting licensure examination.
• Current CPR Certification.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST 

• Sign on bonus
• work where others vacation
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive Hourly Pay DOE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• Employer-matching retirement plan options (immediately available)
• Annual salary increase opportunity
• PTO and Sick Leave
• Employee Gym'

DEDICATED | We are a dedicated team that strives to provide personalized, expert care to our patients and our community in a nurturing environment, prioritizing patient satisfaction and functional gains with accountability to standard of care.

SPECIALIZED | Our team of rehabilitation therapists specializes in different areas of physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our therapists will work with each patient to set rehabilitation goals and to develop an individualized plan of care.