Travel Physical Therapist - Acute & Outpatient Rehabilitation

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Appleton, Colorado.

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals as necessary to patients; maintaining systematic records in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines; and maintaining quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enable everyone to reach their maximum level of independence. This will be accomplished by performing the following duties in accordance with Community Hospital and the Grand Valley Rehabilitation Services policies and procedures.

This position will cover both acute care and outpatient services.

• Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of, and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
• Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks.
• Submits appropriate, accurate, and timely billing and coding information for services rendered.
• Educates others (patients, caregivers, staff, students, other health care providers, business and industry representatives, Community Health Partners) using relevant and effective teaching methods.

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program, Doctorate’s degree preferred.
• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado.
• BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).