Physical Therapist- Outpatient Pelvic Health

We are recruiting for a motivated Physical Therapist- Outpatient Pelvic Health to join our team!

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Department

Gynecology Specialty Care Clinic PAV B

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist ("Therapist") under minimal supervision, assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative treatments that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

The Therapist coordinates care of patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals, family and caregiver. Utilizes experience and education to assist with developing programs, improving performance, and student and workforce education.

The Therapist is a subject matter expert that relies on clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluations and routinely collaborates with colleagues and key stakeholders to coordinate patient treatment that is

safe, efficient and high-quality.

Essential Functions :

• Patient Care

Deliver, assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative treatments that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury utilizing evidence-based occupational therapy treatment interventions. Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. (30%)

Develop and maintain the patient's plan of care in collaboration with Physician's, the patient and family. Focus the plan of care on the patient's age and lifestyle to determine measurable long- and short-term goals and a defined D / C plan. Discuss the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives with patient and family members. Modifies treatment plan to coincide with patient's goals and the overall plan. Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program. (30%)

Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Evaluates patient outcomes based on presenting diagnosis and pertinent information regarding the patient. (15%)

Complete patient care documentation recording the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart. Update medical records according to prescribed departmental standards. Complete appropriate data bases, problem lists, treatment goals and individualized plan of care. Completes patient charges per department guidelines. (10%)

Assists in precepting, orienting and teaching students (OT students, hospital staff), precepts new employees during orientation. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes. (5%)

Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. (5%)

Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel. Assist in overseeing the activities of the staff which includes but is not limited to sourcing, hiring, and training new team members, creating and managing schedules, evaluating performance, and providing coaching to engage and motivate team members, identifying and applying career advancement opportunities for team members, and helping to resolve employee issues and disputes. (5%)

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Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$39.74 - $61.60 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.