Physical Therapist
Company: Premier Bone & Joint Centers
Location: Laramie
Posted on: May 15, 2025
Job Description:
New Graduates Welcome to Apply!Employment Type: Full-Time or
Part-Time. Work schedule M-Fr, working either 3-12's or 4-10's
dependent on therapist preference.Compensation: Competitive salary,
$2,500/year in continuing education, full benefits package.We are
searching for a physical therapist to join our close-knit team at
Premier Bone and Joint Centers. Our group offers numerous
mentorship opportunities, fosters growth, and supports work life
balance. We are looking for a team player, with an ability to
connect with each patient on a 1:1 basis. Our clinic is outpatient
orthopedic, but presents with a well-rounded group of
practitioners-including wound specialists, vertigo specialists,
occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and much more. We
encourage growth and chasing your passions.Our bright, beautiful
facility was built in 2021 with a large gym, outdoor space, and
lots of sunshine. We are housed in the beautiful Rocky Mountains
with quick access to multiple outdoor activities. Laramie also
houses the University of Wyoming, lending access to collegiate
sports and the arts. And as a bonus, Wyoming has no state income
tax!Company Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Paid holidays and continuing education time
- New employee mentorship program
- Team approach with the physicians- they are just down the hall
and have a great deal of respect for the therapists
- Excellent benefits package
- Patient first approach- our patients are more than a
number!
- Professional development and growth are encouraged
- No double booking requirements
- Paid time off
- Work life balance is encouragedPremier Bone and Joint Centers
has been in practice for 50 years. We house 9 physicians, 7 PT's
and 5 PTA's. Together, our physical therapists have over 250 years
combined experience.Job Summary:Examines and evaluates
patients/clients, establishes relevant therapy diagnoses and
prognoses, and plans of care. Coordinates, directs, and administers
physical therapy interventions as outlined by the American Physical
Therapy Association and relevant to federal and state regulations
in an effort to provide the highest quality and efficiency of
patient care. Complies with documentation requirements related to
this position. Enthusiastically participates in department
development and education of the community.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities - Examination & Evaluation of
Patient/Client:Examination
- Complete a comprehensive examination or screen, including
history, systems review, and specific test and measures adapted
according to the patient needs for all varieties of patient
problems or dysfunctions.
- Gather relevant information from medical records, patients,
family, and other health professionals as needed utilizing all
available software/programs.Objective Measures
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform accurate
assessment of the following: functional skills (ADL), manual muscle
test, range of motion (ROM), sensory evaluation, gait/posture
analysis, neurological and orthopaedic status, chronic and acute
pain syndromes, integumentary and cardiopulmonary systems.Analyzes
Patient Information
- Effectively analyze patient information to make appropriate
clinical judgments on the patient's specific case, creating
thorough and appropriate short- and long-term goals, assigning
appropriate physical therapy specific diagnoses, prognosis, and
plan of care.Evaluation Document
- Completes a thorough, well-documented, and timely evaluation on
each patient per department policy and adapts for specific patient
needs.
- Incorporates patient response into plan and treatment.Patient
Communication
- Communicates at the level of understanding of the patient,
caregiver, family, or others necessary to ensure comprehension of
the current condition, realistic goals, expected outcomes, and
intended interventions and their purpose based on the patient's
individual socioeconomic and physical/mental status.
- Informs patient when incorporation of a physical therapist
assistant (PTA) is appropriate, the role, and expectations of a PTA
use.Physical Therapy Interventions:Therapeutic Interventions
- Selects appropriate and safe therapeutic interventions for the
patient that provides effective and efficient progress towards the
patient's goals and addresses all of the patient's needs.Current
Intervention Techniques
- Explores and educates self on current therapeutic interventions
that are supported by research and data, as well as clinical
experience.
- Readily incorporates new techniques into clinical
practice.Response to Interventions
- Monitors for patient response to interventions and adjusts
accordingly and documents thoroughly; demonstrates diligence
towards consistently progressing the patient's treatment and plan
of care or documents why progress is limited.Coordinates
Interventions
- Communicates and coordinates patient interventions to ancillary
personnel in a thorough manner both verbally and written to ensure
smooth transition of patient between staff.
- Communicates with office staff and patient regarding scheduling
specifications and use of a physical therapist assistant in the
patient's plan.Assist Physicians
- Assist Premier Bone & Joint Centers' physicians with patient
care by appropriately fabricating custom orthoses, fitting and
training patients with appropriate brace or assistive device, and
providing needed triage patient care while maintaining a full
patient case load.Efficiency/Productivity:Efficient Use of Time
- Efficient use of time, allowing for maximum patient/therapist
contact and productivity (goal of 80% per week).
- Considers the productivity of the entire clinic by ensuring
PTA's are treating and billing appropriately and in a productive
manner.Bill and Code Patient Care
- Bill for patient care time according to department policy,
State and Medicare regulations.
- Appropriately assigns diagnosis, treatment and other codes as
required by Medicare and as recommended by APTA and clinic
policy.Management of Patient Care:Responsibility for Patient Care
- Accept responsibility for patient care; provide care in a
manner which exemplifies ethical conduct as described in the
American Physical Therapy Association's Code of Ethics, including
thorough coordination of patient care and patient needs to PTA,
technicians, and office staff.Alter Treatment Plans
- Alter treatment plans when changes in patient's status or
response to treatment changes, consistently progresses patient
treatment, striving for advancement and independence to prevent
over utilization of healthcare benefits and improve patient
accountability.Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Communicates with physicians, Premier Bone & Joint Centers'
departments, and other healthcare providers about the patient's
response to treatment, recommendations, or problem-solving as
required.Patient Attendance
- Observes, records, and documents the patient's attendance.
- Ensures patients are attending according to plan of care and
department policy.
- Manages patient's attendance and delegates discharge of
services as appropriate and per department policySupportive
Personnel
- Utilize supportive personnel legally in an effective and
efficient manner; delegates appropriate tasks for support personnel
and thorough instruction and oversight; ensures to collect
information regarding the patient's response to treatment from
support personnel and documents appropriately.Patient Care
Discharge
- Provides appropriate education to patient/client about when and
why to discontinue physical therapy services; works closely with
PTA on patient progression towards discharge status; completes
discharge documentation for all patients describing circumstances
per department policy and State and Medicare
regulations.Participation in Therapy Clinic Operation &
Development:Mentor
- Assist/mentor other therapists in planning treatment programs
and developing assessment and intervention skills.
- Readily takes on students and new employees to help them feel
welcomed and understand department and clinic procedures and
policies.Continuing Education
- Participate in pertinent and high-quality continuing education
with ongoing development of work-related policies, professional
skills, and knowledge to remain abreast of healthcare policies and
most effective and efficient patient care.
- Enthusiastically seeks out updated skills and knowledge and
attempts to do so in a manner that reduces department costs.Staff
Meetings
- Attends and participates in Premier Bone & Joint Centers and
departmental in-services and staff meetings.
- Readily offers to educate staff on any recent continuing
education experiences.Educating Community
- Participate in educating the community, other Premier Bone &
Joint Centers' departments, and patients/clients in the role of
physical therapy and physical therapy interventions outside of
traditional clinic duties at least twice per year.Information
Processing:Language Use Skills
- Skill in language use, including reading and comprehending
instructions, short correspondence, and memos, constructing
correspondence, and presenting information in one-on-one, small
group situations, in person and electronically.Computer Use
- Utilizes computer to perform department functions and
appropriate communication; checks e-mail correspondence daily while
at work to receive departmental communication; readily utilizes
multiple software systems for patient; Does not use computers for
personal tasks.Interpersonal Skills:Compassion
- Demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others,
including patients, co-workers, and visitors.Analyzing Skills
- Analyzes situations accurately, makes decisions to bring a
favorable resolution, and take effective action; seeks out help
when appropriate.Flexibility
- Respond with flexibility to changing work load and/or patient
assignments.
- Readily adjust schedule to accommodate patient care.Working
Relationships
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with physicians, co-workers and the public that
harbor a friendly, yet professional interaction.
- Demonstrate willingness to readily interact with other staff
members and department.Utilization and Quality Data
- Ability to evaluate utilization and quality data and make
necessary modifications in performance by self-monitoring
productivity, helping clinic prevent overuse of healthcare benefits
by providing efficient and effective patient care.Stressful
Situations
- Able to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful
situations.Other Duties
- Perform other duties as directed/required to ensure efficient
operations of Premier Bone & Joint Centers.Adherence to
Facility/Departmental Policy:Attendance/Punctuality
- Maintains a good attendance record and arrives to work
punctually.Overtime
- Able to substantiate overtime, minimizes overtime and adjusts
hours as needed.Dress Code/Identification
- Follow dress code of the department, appear professional when
present in the clinic, wear identification while on duty, and
communicate name and role to patient appropriately.Confidentiality
- Observe confidentiality of information in regards to patients,
physicians, and fellow employees; ability to maintain
confidentiality under HIPAA standards.Safety & Infection Control
Policies
- Adhere to safety and infection control policies.Cell Phone Use
- Cell phone may be used for business purposes only.
- Utilizes cell phone for personal use only during breaks or meal
periods out of the public eye.Care of Environment, Equipment &
Supplies:Clean, Neat, Safe Environment
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and
staff, including personal work areas.Inventory of Supplies
- Notices need for new supplies or inventory and delegates
accordingly or notifies the appropriate person.
- Assists the clinic to help maintain appropriate inventory in
patient care areas.Equipment
- Utilize correct/safe technique when using equipment and
notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctioning equipment per
department policies.RequirementsEducation:
- Bachelor's Physical or Occupational Therapy -
RequiredExperience:
- License/Registration State of Wyoming Physical Therapist -
Required
- Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider -
Required
- Registration American Physical Therapy Association -
Preferred
- *Special consideration will be given to those with training in
wound carePhysical Requirements:
- Seeing - Must be able to read patient documentation, use a
computer, and visually evaluate patient during rehabilitation
process - Constant
- Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with
physicians, medical staff, physical therapy staff, administrative
staff, and patients/families - Constant
- Speaking - Must be able to verbally communicate with
physicians, medical staff, physical therapy staff, administrative
staff, and patients/families - Constant
- Grasping - Must be able to write and type, to use hands and
fingers to aid in patient rehabilitation, and to maneuver
rehabilitation equipment - Constant
- Bending/Crouching - Must be able to lower one's body in order
to aid patients during rehabilitation program or maneuver
rehabilitation equipment - Frequently
- Standing - Frequently
- Sitting - FrequentlyWeight Demands:
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 10 pounds or less -
Frequently
- Lifting - Must be ale to lift 11 - 75 pounds - Frequently
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 26-50 pounds - Occasionally
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 51 - 75 pounds -
Occasionally
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 76 or more pounds -
Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling - Must be able to aid patient movement during
rehabilitation program and maneuver rehabilitation equipment -
OccasionallyWorking Conditions:Environmental Hazards
- The fast paced environment may lead to increased levels of
personal stress and demand high mental acuity.Physical Hazards
- Physical harm is possible when performing physical
requirements, as listed above.
- Exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, and/or toxic
substances is possible and can be physically harmful.Unique Work
Schedule/Travel
- May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or
holidays.
- May be required to provide services outside the clinical
setting (i.e. at University or High School athletic events), or
travel to offices throughout the state.
Education:
- Bachelor's Physical or Occupational Therapy - Required
Experience:
- License/Registration State of Wyoming Physical Therapist -
Required
- Certification Basic Life Support for Heathcare Provider -
Required
- Registration American Physical Therapy Association -
Preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Seeing - Must be able to read patient documentation, use a
computer, and visually evaluate patient during rehabilitation
process - Constant
- Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with
physicians, medical staff, physical therapy staff, administrative
staff, and patients/families - Constant
- Speaking - Must be able to verbally communicate with
physicians, medical staff, physical therapy staff, administrative
staff, and patients/families - Constant
- Grasping - Must be able to write and type, to use hands and
fingers to aid in patient rehabilitation, and to maneuver
rehabilitation equipment - Constant
- Bending/Crouching - Must be able to lower one's body in order
to aid patients during rehabilitation program or maneuver
rehabilitation equipment - Frequently
- Standing - Frequently
- Sitting - Frequently
Weight Demands:
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 10 pounds or less -
Frequently
- Lifting - Must be ale to lift 11 - 75 pounds - Frequently
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 26-50 pounds - Occasionally
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 51 - 75 pounds -
Occasionally
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 76 or more pounds -
Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling - Must be able to aid patient movement during
rehabilitation program and maneuver rehabilitation equipment -
Occasionally
Working Conditions:Environmental Hazards
- The fast paced environment may lead to increased levels of
personal stress and demand high mental acuity.Physical Hazards
- Physical harm is possible when performing physical
requirements, as listed above.
- Exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, and/or toxic
substances is possible and can be physically harmful.Unique Work
Schedule/Travel
- May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or
holidays.
- May be required to provide services outside the clinical
setting (i.e. at University or High School athletic events), or
travel to offices throughout the state.
Employee Statement of Understanding:I have read and understand the
job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the
essential functions of this position.I agree to comply with the
corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and
standards of conduct related to my position. As an employee, I
understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or
the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.As an employee,
I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization.
All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their
interactions with patients, customers, and fellow employees.Note:
This description is intended to describe the general job duties and
employment requirements for adequate job performance, and should
not be interpreted as an exhaustive report. Additional duties and
responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the
employees' supervisor.
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Keywords: Premier Bone & Joint Centers, Castle Rock , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Laramie, Colorado
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