Physical Therapy Resident

As a physical therapy resident, this person will provide patient care as assigned by supervising clinical faculty. The resident is committed to ensuring an excellent patient experience and is dedicated to quality care and patient safety. All patient charts and documentation will be completed based on department standards. The resident will complete all requirements for an ABPTRFE accredited residency program. Providing physical therapy services including; evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general and program competencies for patients referred to the physical therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Graduated from an accredited School of Physical Therapy
• EXPERIENCE - at least one clinical rotation / or work experience in outpatient orthopedic/ sports setting
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR, EMR/ ERA or current EMT or ATC
• LICENSURE - Physical Therapist - State of Colorado

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Completes all requirements of ABPTRFE (American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education) accredited residency program.
• Completes all requirements included in the Core competencies of a Physical Therapy Resident (As written by the ABPTRFE)
• Works with primary mentors directly on a weekly basis, in the context of direct patient care and specialty training regarding all care areas of the specialty related DRP (Description of Residency Practice) and DSP (Description of Specialty Practice).
• Coordinates, develops, and conducts major residency project / poster presentation, and additional projects as assigned by residency coordinator, mentors, residency faculty and program coordinator.
• Collaboration- Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
• Documentation- Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location and time frames.
• Evaluation/Re-evaluations: Independently evaluates children, adolescents, teenagers, adults and seniors across the continuum, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Leadership and/or Professionalism- Demonstrates professional behaviors; adheres to hospital and departmental policies and promotes personal and departmental development through participation in development activities to improve the patient experience and quality goals of the department and hospital. Provides clinical supervision as needed/when appropriate for physical therapy clinical interns.
• Treatment- Treat children, adolescents, teenagers, adults and seniors across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on (inpatient) / outpatient units, on field (for sports residents) and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $58,900.08 to $88,350.12

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.