Outpatient Spine Physical Therapist

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Base pay range: $42.00/hr - $65.00/hr
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This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care.

• Location:
  
  Lafayette (1–2 days/week) & Wheat Ridge Clinic
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes – explore employee benefits here.

• We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist with a passion for spine care to join our team in a unique, dual setting position.
• Opportunity to work embedded within our neurosurgery team in Lafayette for 1–2 days per week, collaborating directly with surgeons and providing specialized care.
• The remainder of your week will be spent at our Wheat Ridge outpatient clinic
  , delivering exceptional orthopedic physical therapy.
• Looking for a true spine expert—someone passionate about treating cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions and eager to work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.
• Integrated Care Model: part of a proactive approach to patient care—triaging needs and determining best pathway (in‑person visits, virtual sessions, Med Bridge programs, or short‑term interventions).
• Collaborative Environment: work alongside neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists to create seamless care experiences for patients.

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, abiding by service standards.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups; conducts evaluations and treatments following professional standards (APTA).
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records per regulations and facility policies, completing accurate billing.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health‑care providers about patient needs and goals.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities per licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, safe equipment use, clinical outcomes, patient access, experience, and Intermountain Operating Model; participates in utilization review audits.
• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and professional groups.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program.

• Quality Improvement
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Care Planning
• Compassion

• Current Physical Therapist license in applicable states.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbatim communication.
• Manual dexterity for complex equipment, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Expected to lift and transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies; typical items varying weights up to heavy items.
• Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and equipment, navigating crowded rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Lafayette Front Range Spine Center, Wheat Ridge Clinic

Lafayette

Colorado

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