Inpatient Rehab - Physical Therapist (PT) - Lower Valley Hospital Association

Position Details

Family Health West is looking for a passionate PT to join our growing rehab team.  The inpatient rehab department is hiring a Physical Therapist who is skilled in acute care and inpatient rehab for patient needs while admitted for rehab services before discharge home.   

Family Health West has a robust rehab program for inpatient, outpatient, and pediatric care. We are a rural-based critical access hospital serving a wide variety of patients across western Colorado. Our inpatient rehab department has a comprehensive team of therapists within the PT, OT, and SLP disciplines with an experienced staff who are serious about patient-centered care and great outcomes along with excellent customer service.  Candidates for this position can expect a team-based atmosphere and clinical autonomy.  We have great relationships with our multidisciplinary teams including nursing, providers, and social work.

Inpatient therapy workflows include 45-minute visits one on one with your patients. Along with support from rehab aide staff and a friendly and courteous nursing team to meet our patient’s needs. Our salary ranges are competitive and we provide opportunities for merit pay incentives as well as sign on or relocation bonus when appropriate.  If you are interested in a small-town atmosphere where we focus on the patient’s needs while working a therapist-friendly schedule, and have support from staff and management, then this is the place for yo

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. 

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. 

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future. 

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Evaluate and treat acute care and swing bed patients as prescribed by a licensed physician, with a wide spectrum of diagnoses.
• Identify and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Assess and document the effectiveness of treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve goals.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family or caregiver and provide education to meet those needs.
• Provide care with the consideration of the physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Communicate with patient, family, caregivers and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Work cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Document objective measures of patient status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate, in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.
• Communicate the goals and treatment plans of shared patients with the Physical Therapist Assistant, while delegating appropriately, to promote maximum benefits from therapy.
• Complete all documentation required to support the services provided and meet organizational, clinical and reimbursement requirements.
• Maintain positive relations withal customers and family members.
• Ensure that patient charges are accurate and entered within 24 hours of service.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, daily notes, discharge notes, and insurance forms within 24 hours of service. Complete patient evaluations within 24 hours of service.
• Contribute to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Participate in personal performance improvement and program development activities including administrative staff meetings.
• Communicate observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement to supervisor.
• Orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as requested.
• Assist with administrative duties, including but not limited to answering phones, billing, photocopying and clean up, as necessary for the overall department function when necessary.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

WAGE RANGE: This position starts at $37.00 and goes up based on experience.

Opening Info: Open until filled

Immunizations required for employment, including COVID-19.

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

1. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
2. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.

• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert - BLS
• License - PT