Job Description

Job Location Physical Therapy - GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $99,200.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day

Staff Physical Therapist

🌟 Join the Team at Primary Care Partners – Where Your Well-Being Matters! 🌟

At Primary Care Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our patients thrive. That’s why we go above and beyond to support our employees with exceptional benefits and a positive work environment.

✨ What We Offer:

• 💯 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Premiums
• 🛡️ Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 💰 3% Annual Company Contribution to Your 401(k)
• 📚 Continuing Education Allowance – We invest in your growth.
• 🕒 Flexible Scheduling – Because life doesn’t always follow a 9–5.
• 🏖️ Paid Vacation and Sick Time – Take the time you need to recharge.
• ⚖️ Work-Life Balance – We’re committed to helping you maintain a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

At Primary Care Partners, you’re not just an employee — you’re part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success

The Staff Physical Therapist (P.T.) is an employee of The Physical Therapy Specialty Center (PTSC), a division of Primary Care Partners (PCP). The P.T. is responsible for direct patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations:
  • Primary patient care responsibilities will be outpatient physical therapy intervention.
  • Patients are scheduled for evaluation in such a manner as to not negatively impact other clinical staff yet meet the patient’s needs.
  • Evaluations include medical history, results and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as (but not limited to): range of motion, muscle strength, sensory/perceptual deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, and social needs.
  • Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care for P.T. patients.
    • Modifies treatment plan according to patient response to best meet established goals. Documents treatment progression and/or modifications according to departmental/employer standards.
    • Recognizes adverse reaction to treatment and initiates effective action immediately.
    • Ensures appropriate patient referrals and discharge.
    • Administers proper use of modalities
    • Submits legal and ethical billing/coding which supports treatment and services rendered
• Responsible for participating and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and techniques related to P.T. and other related topics.
  • Identifies, collects and analyzes appropriate patient care information to provide feedback for performance improvement activities.
  • Maintains required completion of continued education credits as directed by state regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining open communication with patients, families, staff and others.
  • Seeks clarification, listens and conveys information clearly, in written and verbal forms.
  • Demonstrates the ability to identify and resolve interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with patients and members of the organization. Communicates effectively with our patients and families, and recognizes/reports potential cases of patient abuse.
  • Demonstrates tact, courtesy and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, visitors, physicians, and the public.
  • Follows the Standards of Ethical Conduct as defined in PT codes of conduct, complies with HIPAA standards.
• Supervisory Controls:
  • Utilize and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) within the Physical Therapy Practice Act
  • Customer Services:
    • Meets the needs of customers while supporting PTSC/PCP missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, their representatives, visitors, and all staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Work Experience and

Qualifications:

• BS, MS, DPT, PhD as indicated
• State licensure in Colorado
• Eligibility for insurance credentialing

Further

Qualifications Standards:

• Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must have 1 year of post degree progressively responsible experience, or a master’s degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, kinesiology, psychology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures as they relate to human function. Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice
• Knowledge of and ability to apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address human pathophysiology and dysfunction.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professions.
• Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements

Qualifications

Work Experience and

Qualifications:

• BS, MS, DPT, PhD as indicated
• State licensure in Colorado
• Eligibility for insurance credentialing

Further

Qualifications Standards:

• Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must have 1 year of post degree progressively responsible experience, or a master’s degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, kinesiology, psychology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures as they relate to human function. Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice
• Knowledge of and ability to apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address human pathophysiology and dysfunction.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professions.
• Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements

General Requirements:

Excellent communications skills with a wide variety of people required; caring personality with a positive attitude; ability to remain calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving skills, computer skills; professional; organized and prioritize multiple duties and tasks