Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY: Physical Therapists are responsible for overseeing, planning, and administering physical therapy evaluations and treatments to Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) program participants. The position blends outpatient, home health, and geriatric (55+) focused therapy to restore function and prevent disability. This position also acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed.

MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily, or as required
• Performs required assessments. Plan and prepare physical therapy treatment plans based on thorough evaluation and completes/updates corresponding interdisciplinary plans of care with physical therapy interventions and goals
• Tests and measures participant strength, motor function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise physical therapy treatment plans
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment plans to achieve maximum benefit
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist
• Oversees all aspects of the physical therapy treatment plan, including the delegation of therapy to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), according to complexity of participant’s needs and nature of required physical therapy interventions
• Supervises and directs Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, aides, and students
• Trains family members, caregivers, and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants
• Evaluates for and provides training to participants and caregivers for durable medical equipment
• Fulfills company documentation requirements
• Other duties as requested/assigned

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – SPECIALIZED IDT POSITION:

• Acts as a member of a specialized interdisciplinary team that supports participants residing in contracted long-term care facilities

• Physical therapy in long-term care helps residents keep their independence, lower chronic pain, and move safely

• Care plans focus on slowing physical decline rather than intense short-term recovery; therapists assess each person to prevent falls and offload burden of care

• Expertise in ongoing communication with the leadership of the Long Term Care (LTC) facilities to include, but not limited to, Directors of Nursing, and Rehabilitation Directors, as well as skilled rounding, staff education, and training are essential functions of the role

• Completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy or 4-year program from an accredited school is required.

• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred

• 2 years of experience working with an adult or geriatric population preferred

• Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.