Physical Therapist - Grand Junction, CO - 40 hours Weekly

About The Job

The Physical Therapist is responsible for a combination of clinical and client-facing worksite support. They are responsible for ensuring all patients receive top-notch musculoskeletal care. This includes carrying out an individualized program of physical therapy, which involves assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress towards achieving functional goals. Additionally, they assist in supporting the client in the worksite by providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as part of the care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.
• Based on results of thorough assessment, plans, and executes a thorough goal-directed treatment program that meets the patient's goals and provides positive outcome measures.
• Aid in care coordination and ensure patients seek appropriate level of care or specialty and follow up accordingly.
• May supervise and direct PTAs in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Teach in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of the treatment plan.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and promptly by charting in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by reviewing professional publications and attending continuing education.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing evidence-based practice resources, developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Injury prevention education and worksite assessments as needed and/or applicable.
• Address ergonomic needs of the client’s worksite as applicable/needed.
• Effectively communicate with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Attend all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• To advise on Marathon Health policy within the continually changing environment of healthcare delivery.
• To schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for the client company employees.
• Aid in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university (CAPTE).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Currrent BLS certification.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.

Desired Attributes

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present education materials to multiple levels within a client’s organization.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization, working independently and with limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, co-workers, Marathon corporate leadership and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $130,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

Marathon Benefits Summary

• Free Marathon membership for in-person and virtual care.
• Employer paid life and disability insurance.
• Choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer-funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle benefits: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule.