Job Description
Job Location: Physical Therapy - GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day
Staff Physical Therapist
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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. That’s why we offer:
Base pay $70.000- $92,000
Benefits $7-8
- Robust Benefit coverage includes outstanding retirement including annual 401k contribution and profit sharing, 100% coverage for Health insurance, life, disability and multiple other benefits incl. Dental, vision, critical illness and injury coverage, long term care, pet insurance etc.
Job
Summary:
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.
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- - - 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
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- 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:
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- - - 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.
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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
QualificationsWork 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
