Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab and Generalist, Full Time

Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab and Generalist 

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality care to patients with functional limitations.  The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with the goal of alleviating discomfort and restoring function while providing education on prevention and wellness issues.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!   We are seeking a PT with lymphedema certification and oncology rehab experience, or a candidate who will commit to undergoing the necessary training to serve this population.  Because we are a small critical access hospital, it is unlikely that your whole caseload will be oncology, so it's important that you also possess a strong outpatient generalist skillset.

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

• Unique and generous benefits to include a Lifestyle Spending Account, Matched retirement, and a dependent care matched flexible spending account!


• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust CEU allowance and tuition reimbursement plan.


• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Diploma BS or greater from an accredited  program of Physical Therapy  


• Experience:  Past experience in orthopedic physical therapy preferred though new graduates and specialists that meet business needs will be considered.   


• Licenses/Certification: Must hold or be eligible for a valid Colorado State license.  Maintenance of current CPR certification, lymphedema certification from a recognized institution (Klose, Norton, Vodder, Foeldi) or commit to completing certification in the first 6 months of employment in order to care for this population.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in GVH Rehab Department you will:

• Evaluate patients using established guidelines and best practices in order to determine a patient's need for skilled therapy, potential for progress, frequency and duration of treatment.


• Documenting subjective and objective changes as well as progress toward goals.


• Designing and implementing individualized treatment and at home exercise programs in collaboration with the patient. 


• Developing appropriate discharge planning with consideration given to specific needs of each patient. 

In our rural mountain setting, we are fortunate to provide care across a variety of locations, including our inpatient and swing bed programs, 2 outpatient clinics in Gunnison, one in Crested Butte, our beautiful Senior Care Center, and in the training rooms at Western Colorado University.   Our therapists flex to whatever location/setting has the greatest needs at the time.

Work Schedule: Days

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) Reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (25-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (25-50 lbs), 

Frequently (34-66%) Standing, walking, sitting, change position, handling, pinching, feeling

Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $38.05 - $48.19/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.