Grand River Health Clinic West·Parachute, Colorado
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and creating personalized treatment plans to improve mobility and manage pain. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and may mentor therapy assistants and aides.
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At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
Grand River Health Clinic West (Battlement Mesa, CO) is looking for a Physical Therapist with advocacy for wellness and an undeniable passion for improving lives through motion! Your choreography of exercises and therapeutic techniques will captivate patients, turning rehab into a dance of progress and triumph. The ideal candidate will have a talent for tailoring treatments that will be the key to unlocking their patient's full potential.
Responsible for evaluation of patients, where your keen eye for detail and diagnostic skills will unravel even the trickiest physical puzzles due to injury, disease, physical disabilities or surgery.
Your creative treatment plans will lead patients on exciting challenges, turning the road to recovery into an enjoyable exploration using a variety of methods, including exercises, wound care, aquatic therapy, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility.
Collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to create a united front in pursuit of patients' wellness goals. Your ability to work seamlessly in a team will strengthen the impact of your interventions.
Craft personalized workout regimens that are as unique as each individual you work with.
Works cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), case managers, and insurance adjusters.
Provides services to a broad spectrum of patients which may include pediatrics, adult, inpatient, outpatient and geriatric at various Grand River Hospital District campuses as assigned.
May guide and mentor a team of physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers to inspire them to deliver exceptional care and cultivate a positive and supportive work environment.
Who We’re Looking For
Must have obtained a bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at a college or university which has been accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
Current Colorado State Physical Therapy License, or be scheduled for the board examination.
American Heart Association BLS certification is required upon initial hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
Practical experience obtained from previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health? As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited institution and possess a current Colorado State Physical Therapy License. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Market context
Colorado employers often seek Physical Therapists for outpatient clinics, schools, hospitals, and home health settings, so demand can be steady across the state. Competitive candidates usually show current or obtainable Colorado licensure, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure steps and prepare examples of outcomes-driven care from your recent work.
