About this opportunity
Vail Health lists this Physical Therapist - Seasonal, Acute Care opportunity in vail, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist - Seasonal, Acute Care
Provides rehabilitative therapies to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Promotes services of Vail Health and HHSM in order to meet business needs of both the greater organization and the individual clinic.
In this seasonal position (October - April) you will have the opportunity to embrace the winter wonderland of Vail, Colorado with world-class skiing/snowboarding and the vibrant atmosphere of a top notch hospital with a strong orthopedic case load. Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.
What You Will Do
Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan.
Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relations to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
Establishes physical therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy.
Competently and safely performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
Provide for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT / PTA student training.
Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Experience
N/A
License(s)
Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Colorado or valid PT Compact Privilege required.
Certification(s)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Computer / Typing
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Education
N/A
Benefits At Vail Health (Full Time) Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: competitive wages; parental leave (4 weeks paid); housing programs; childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical; Dental; Vision
Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance; Existing Student Loan Repayment; Specialty Certification Reimbursement; Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement; Recreation discounts; Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay
$42.94—$59.26 USD
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Worksite address
vail, CO, 81657, US
Who can apply
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