Job Summary
Job Description
Full-time Physical Therapist Needed in Aurora, Colorado
Are you a Licensed Physical Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow your career in an orthopedic outpatient setting? The ideal candidate will assess, plan, and provide individualized physical therapy to our patients, specializing in treating musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine, and chronic orthopedic conditions.
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Salary and Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 per year
Patient Volume: 2 patients an hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and create personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
- Teach patients and their families how to properly perform exercises and activities to promote recovery and improve mobility
- Document patient progress, including changes in condition, treatment plan, and goals, and communicate updates to other healthcare professionals
- Coordinate care with other medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and speech therapists, to ensure the most effective treatment is being delivered
- Adhere to established policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention and self-care techniques to reduce the chances of relapse or recurring injuries
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of patient interactions and treatment plans under state and national regulations
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Colorado
- Minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy, preferably in an orthopedic outpatient setting
- Demonstrated ability to create effective physical therapy treatment plans that promote patient recovery
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team
- Ability to read and interpret physician orders and implement treatment according to orders
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401K plus Employer Contribution
- Paid continuing education and professional development support
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