Physical Therapist at Grand River Health – Rifle, Colorado

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

BASIC FUNCTION: Grand River Health is looking for a Physical Therapist with advocacy for wellness and an undeniable passion for improving lives through motion! Your choreography of exercises and therapeutic techniques will captivate patients, turning rehab into a dance of progress and triumph. The ideal candidate will have a talent for tailoring treatments that will be the key to unlocking their patient's full potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for evaluation of patients, where your keen eye for detail and diagnostic skills will unravel even the trickiest physical puzzles due to injury, disease, physical disabilities or surgery.
• Your creative treatment plans will lead patients on exciting challenges, turning the road to recovery into an enjoyable exploration using a variety of methods, including exercises, wound care, aquatic therapy, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility.
• Collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to create a united front in pursuit of patients' wellness goals. Your ability to work seamlessly in a team will strengthen the impact of your interventions.
• Craft personalized workout regimens that are as unique as each individual you work with.
• May guide and mentor a team of physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers to inspire them to deliver exceptional care and cultivate a positive and supportive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have obtained a bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at a college or university which has been accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current Colorado State Physical Therapy License, or be scheduled for the board examination.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification upon initial hire and must maintain through GRHD employment.
• Practical experience obtained from previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION:

$37.57 - $42.93 hourly dependent on experience

Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts

$10,000 Bonus (If Eligible)

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.