AdventHealthPhysical Therapist In-Patient Acute Care Per Diem

Parker, CO

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Would need to be available at least 4 shifts in a month, this is a per diem day-shift position need, any day during the week where there is staff needs.

Shift : Per Diem

Location : 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker Colorado 80138

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Parker is a 170 bed, Level II trauma center located in Parker, Colorado. Our inpatient therapists see a variety of patients across the hospital units including ICU, Cardiac, Stroke, Spine and Orthopedic, Med/Surg, Oncology, PACU, and ED. Position dependent, therapists work a variety of weekdays and are required to cover two weekend shifts per month. Previous inpatient/acute care experience is preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Evaluates patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.

• Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.

• Performs a variety of best practice and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning. Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family and therapy goals are met.

• Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

• Physical Therapist in state of employment, or Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.