Physical Therapist; Senior Instructor

Physical Therapist (Senior Instructor)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Job Title:

Physical Therapist (Senior Instructor)

Position # :
Requisition #: 38978

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical care in concordance with current established best practices and evidence informed physical therapy directly related to change in physical function related to mild/moderate traumatic brain injury
• Interface effectively with all involved clinical departments, including complementary/alternative health care, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, community services, and outside referrals where appropriate
• Establish a customized plan of care that is appropriate to address problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities, desires, goals and resources
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting with recommendations for services to implement upon return to the home community
• Engage in research related to diagnosis, intervention strategies and outcome measures used to provide the best evidence-based care to those recovering from TBI/concussion injuries
• Participate and contribute to the MIBH committees involved in developing material and programs within the Marcus Institute (i.e. Pain 101, Family Programming)
• Receive ongoing mentoring from the MIBH clinicians
• This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Onsite

Benefits include:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year direct experience with vestibular physical therapy
• 2 years direct experience with traumatic brain injury assessment and intervention
• 1 year Sports medicine, exercise physiology and/or human physical performance assessment and training experience
• Currently licensed with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Physical Therapy or ability to obtain licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• 3-4 years of directly relevant experience including background in neurologic rehabilitation and/or vestibular rehabilitation, specifically related to concussive injuries
• Experience treating TBI on an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with active duty service members or military veterans and/or elite level athletes
• Experience with electronic medical record‑based documentation

• Collegiate or higher level athletic competition
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude
• Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction and maintain a well‑organized work environment
• Ability to problem‑solve, use good judgement, and deal with varied and difficult personalities
• Ability to search and critically review best evidence to guide clinical decision making and effectively share knowledge with colleagues as well as communicate relevant findings in appropriate language to the general public
• Ability to set objectives, establish priorities and follow initiatives
• Ability to work in continually changing conditions
• Ability to work under moderate to high levels of stress
• Current knowledge of or willingness to learn about military culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including the ability to work with a variety of applications

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in…