Physical Therapist Acute

Posting Specifics

• Shift Details: Full-time; 36 hours/week
• Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital; Acute Care

In Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see Colorado National Monument), near access to world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a community that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated team as a Physical Therapist in Acute Care! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

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As a Physical Therapist in Acute Care at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Competent Services: Providing skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducting evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and developing care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Productivity Standards: Meeting established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing: Keeping thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completing patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Patient Care and Supervision: Managing all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Continuing Education: Participating in and promoting continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Engaging in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participating in utilization review audits.
• Meetings: Participating in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leaders.
• Program Development and Marketing: Contributing to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.