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 Physical Therapy 
Position Title: Physical Therapist

Department:Rehabilitation Services
Position Description: Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physicial disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Restorative CNA, PTA, PTLA, etc). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains preformance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Status/Schedule:
Status:Full TimeShift:Variable
Average Weekly Hours:30-40
Contact:Kerri Kimsey
Phone Number: 719-383-6059
E-Mail Address: kkimsey@avrmc.org
Posting Date: 05/05/2010
    Qualifications:
    Special Skills:Basic computer knowledge
    Physical Requirements:Stand; walk; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; use of hands and foot control repetitively. The employee is required to hear alarms on equipment, client call, and instructions from physicians/department staff.
    License Required:Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Colorado.
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Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
1100 Carson Avenue
La Junta, Colorado 81050-2751
Phone: (719) 384-5412