**Job Description:** 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. The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers. **Posting Specifics** + **Shift Details:** Full-time; 40 hours/week + **Location:** Rocky Mountain Orthopedics, Grand Junction, CO **Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated orthopedic and sports medicine team as a Physical Therapist!** We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! In **Grand Junction** , you're surrounded by countless hiking trails (see Colorado National Monument), world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a city that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful, affordable place to live. At **Rocky Mountain Orthopedics** , you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration. Your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients. **What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?** Check out **this video (https://youtu.be/4NWmzvtxZDA?si=fhwQlYWE59dbkpYy)** and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” **As a Physical Therapist at Rocky Mountain Orthopedics, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:** + **Competent Services:** Performing and documenting initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions. Developing plans describing a treatment strategy, its purposes, and its anticipated outcome. Plans often include exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility, strength, or endurance. Using various modalities to relieve pain and reduce swelling. + **Documentation and Monitoring:** Providing information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Helping to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability. Determining patients' ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness. + **Communication:** Promoting the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abiding by service behavior standards. Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. + **Environment Maintenance:** Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment according to health department codes and facility standards. + **Research and Development:** Assisting in research initiatives as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school. + Current/valid state Physical Therapist licensure. + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. + One (1) year related experience (preferably in a clinic setting). **Preferred Qualifications** + Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. + Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification. **Physical Requirements:** + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required + Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications. + Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills. + Highly organized and analytical. + Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. + A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. + Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking **Location:** Rocky Mountain Orthopedics **Work City:** Grand Junction **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $41.22 - $63.59 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.