Physical Therapist (PT) Home Medical Services & Senior Care Center
Apply NowCompany: Gunnison Valley Health
Location: Gunnison, CO 81230
Description:
Home Health/Hospice & Senior Care Center - Physical Therapist
As a Physical Therapist with the Home Health and Senior Services team, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your patients. You'll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to partner with a tight knit, knowledgeable team of professionals.
Health System Overview:
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a Physical Therapist with proven capability to treat clients for pain relief, and restoration of function to maximum capacity while improving your own professional enrichment and growth by attending continuous education programs.
Where you'll live:
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
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Position Highlights:
**Responsibilities: **
Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of PT services to patients in their home in accordance with agency policies & procedures, applicable health care standards and governmental laws and regulations. Complete initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluate the patients PT needs, initiate the plan of care and furnishes services. Coordinate with physicians of changes in patients condition.
Education: Physical Therapist: Diploma BS or greater from an accredited program of Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Experience: Must have a minimum, one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in home healthcare.
Licenses/Certification: Physical Therapist: Licensed in the State of Colorado, valid Colorado Drivers license within 30 days of hire, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation and current CPR certification.
Compensation: Physical Therapist: $36.40 - $47.31/hour DOE
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33%) Reaching, reach across midline, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (25-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (25 - 50 lbs)
Frequently (34 - 66%) Standing, walking, sitting, change position, handling, pinching, crouching/squatting
Continuously (67 - 100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Benefits Eligibility:
Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or a Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short term and long term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
As a Physical Therapist with the Home Health and Senior Services team, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your patients. You'll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to partner with a tight knit, knowledgeable team of professionals.
Health System Overview:
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a Physical Therapist with proven capability to treat clients for pain relief, and restoration of function to maximum capacity while improving your own professional enrichment and growth by attending continuous education programs.
Where you'll live:
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Wondering if this is the right job for you?
Do you like:
- The opportunity to work autonomously as part of a highly functioning, knowledgeable team
- Living in a small town community
- Unprecedented access to National Parks, lakes, rivers and mountains
Position Highlights:
- Monday through Friday - flexible scheduling!
- Up to 28 days of paid time off per year!
- Generous Health benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care Matching and a retirement plan that starts on day one!
**Responsibilities: **
Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of PT services to patients in their home in accordance with agency policies & procedures, applicable health care standards and governmental laws and regulations. Complete initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluate the patients PT needs, initiate the plan of care and furnishes services. Coordinate with physicians of changes in patients condition.
Education: Physical Therapist: Diploma BS or greater from an accredited program of Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Experience: Must have a minimum, one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in home healthcare.
Licenses/Certification: Physical Therapist: Licensed in the State of Colorado, valid Colorado Drivers license within 30 days of hire, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation and current CPR certification.
Compensation: Physical Therapist: $36.40 - $47.31/hour DOE
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33%) Reaching, reach across midline, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (25-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (25 - 50 lbs)
Frequently (34 - 66%) Standing, walking, sitting, change position, handling, pinching, crouching/squatting
Continuously (67 - 100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Benefits Eligibility:
Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or a Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short term and long term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.