Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs Explorer Location - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $97,750.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY: Physical Therapists are responsible for overseeing, planning, and administering  physical therapy evaluation and treatment to Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) program participants. The position blends outpatient, home health, and geriatric (55+) focused therapy to restore function and prevent disability.  This position also acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Quality Focus
- People Focus
- Flexibility
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily, or as required
- Performs required assessments. Plan and prepare physical therapy treatment plans based on thorough evaluation and completes/updates corresponding interdisciplinary plans of care with physical therapy interventions and goals
- Tests and measures participant strength, motor function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise physical therapy treatment plans
- Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
- Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment plans to achieve maximum benefit
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist
- Oversees all aspects of the physical therapy treatment plan, including the delegation of therapy to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), according to complexity of participant’s needs and nature of required physical therapy interventions
- Supervises and directs Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, aides, and students
- Trains family members, caregivers, and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants
- Evaluates for and provides training to participants and caregivers for durable medical equipment
- Fulfills company documentation requirements
- Other duties as requested/assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL (CORE RATING FACTORS):
- Demonstrates support of the Companys Mission, Vision and Core Values
- Provides Exceptional Customer Service
- Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful and professional behavior
- Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness and participating in continuous improvement efforts
- Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures
- Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures
- Brings ideas, problems and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation
- Participates in and completes regulatory compliance trainings within the prescribed deadlines
- Attends required meetings
- Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency

Qualifications
- Completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy or 4-year program from an accredited school is required.
- 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
- 2 years of experience working with an adult or geriatric population preferred
- Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.