The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients and develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for various diagnoses within the Carbondale Clinic. Key duties include improving patients’ strength, ROM, balance, safety, and function, alongside educating patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and current Colorado PT licensure (DORA), along with at least one year of relevant PT experience, though 3-5 years is preferred. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory before the start date.
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Job description
Western Colorado’s premier healthcare facility, Valley View Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-time Physical Therapist to provide Physical Therapy care in our Carbondale Clinic. In this position, you will evaluate patients and develop and implement an appropriate treatment plan for a variety of diagnoses. Your goal will be to improve patients’ strength, ROM, balance, safety and function. You’ll also educate patients and caregivers on appropriate home exercise programs.
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonuses…refer a friend and earn $$$
Eligible for a Relocation Bonus, for those that qualify (2-year commitment required/Internal candidates not eligible)
To learn more about our Rehabilitation Services, please click on the following link: Glenwood Rehabilitation + Physical Therapy | Valley View Hospital (vvh.org) [https://www.vvh.org/our-services/rehab-services/]
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
Current Colorado PT licensure (DORA)
At least one year of PT experience; 3-5 years is preferred.
BLS through the American Heart Association with card in-hand before start date.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas
SALARY
$41.56 to $62.34/hour
Starting wage dependent upon experience, education, and skill set
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Medical
Dental
Tuition Assistance
Vision coverage
Student loan repayment assistance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid time off (PTO)
Relocation Bonus
Discounted gym memberships
Paid family and medical leave
Leaves of absence
Employer paid basic life coverage
Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) with employer matching contributions
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Discounted RFTA bus passes
Corporate Ski passes
Free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes
Buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
Application submission end date
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Becker’s Hospital Review Recognizes Valley View as a Great Community Hospital in 2019
Valley View Hospital has been included in the 2019 list of great community hospitals Becker’s Hospital Review. Hospitals on the list are defined as a facility with no more than 550 beds and recognized for their clinical quality, operational excellence and economic influence on the surrounding areas. Inclusion is also based on excellent outside rankings and ratings including IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals, Leapfrog Group grades, CMS stars, and more.
As a 78-bed hospital that has maintained its independent, nonprofit status since 1955, Valley View was eligible for consideration on the list and ultimately selected by Becker’s Hospital Review for its Performance Excellence recognition by J.D. Power & Associates and its Top 100 Top Hospitals recognition by IBM Watson Health.
At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.
About Us Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.
