What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Rehab Therapist-UCHealth Castle Rock Medical Center position at UCHealth?
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UCHealth Castle Rock Medical Center outpatient rehab is looking for a dynamic therapist who is passionate in evaluating and treating orthopedic/sports medicine conditions to help our team. This therapist will be working alongside a team of dedicated orthopedic/sports medicine physical and occupational therapists.
Outpatient Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Rehab Therapist-UCHealth Castle Rock Medical Center
Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
- Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Credentials
* Licensed Physical Therapist - State
* Basic Life Support. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) - Other information:
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Preferred: Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Physical Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience: Preferred. - Experience providing evaluation, assessment and treatment of orthopedic conditions including but not limited to post-operative care, injuries to shoulder/knee/ankle/hip, low back pain, neck pain, balance and coordination conditions.
The pay range for this position is: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
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- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 5 year incentive bonus
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
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Salary : $36 - $54
