Physical Therapist – CU Sports Medicine

Pay Range is between $36.99-$55.48/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. +$2.50/hr for occasional weekend shifts. 

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’, 2023 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people’s lives and positively contribute to the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality patient care through the provisions of physical therapy services including:

• Assessment of patient functioning, development of treatment programs, provision of patient treatment, and education of the patient and family as it relates to physical/functional abilities and injury prevention.
• Working at no less than a 75% productivity rate.
• Adheres to the APTA Code of Ethics.
• Responsible for managing all assigned personnel.
• Adheres to all accreditation requirements.
• Strives to promote teamwork inter- and intra-departmentally, establish and maintain communication with patients, families, and health team members, and work professionally with physicians and the community.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

1. Current Colorado state license for Physical Therapy.
2.  BLS Certification by the end of the Conditional Period

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

1. Knowledge, skill and ability to apply patient evaluations, treatments, procedures and standards to clinical practice in the area of Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
2. Clinical competencies achieved by completion of required clinical internships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates patients with appropriate tests and measures to determine goals, problems, and course of treatment and necessary therapuetic procedures/modalities.
2. Selects and establishes physical therapy diagnosis.
3. Formulates and maintains an individualized patient plan of care based on long and short-term goals.
4. Implementation skills: Provides treatment using appropriate tools and demonstrates a complete knowledge of patient management.
5. Assesses patient’s response to treatment and revises plan of care as indicated.
6. Promotes effective communication and teamwork with team members, the hospital and other contacts.
7. Completes documentation of evaluations, plans, treatment procedures, assessment and patient progress.  Completes all other paperwork as assigned in a timely manner. 

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.