Island Health

Physical Therapist

Island Health$113K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • 1+ years of acute care experience required
  • Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
  • Basic Life Support certification from AHA required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' needs through initial assessments and standardized testing
  • Design and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to set rehabilitation goals
  • Document patient care activities accurately and in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Train and mentor physical therapy students and staff
  • Facilitate communication with patients, families, and staff regarding treatment progress
  • Adapt to changing work environments and patient needs with flexibility

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain experience in diverse healthcare settings
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Support for ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling, including the option to float to other areas or sites
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
PT
Job ID
33650180
Job Title
Physical Therapist
Weekly Pay
$2180.47

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/15/2025
End Date
12/13/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: -
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday
Hours per Shift: 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, one late shift)
Experience: 1+ years of acute care experience required
License: Physical Therapist in State of Employment required
Certifications: Basic Life Support from AHA required

Must-Have:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Description:
Evaluates patients presenting or referred for physical therapy by completing initial evaluations within time standards per department protocol.
Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions.
Conducts standardized testing to determine levels of disability and track outcomes throughout the patient care experience.
Performs a variety of best practice and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient.
Establishes appropriate treatment plans with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, including discharge planning.
Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family, and therapy goals are met.
Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources effectively.
Evaluates patients' learning styles and appropriately teaches skills and techniques required for participation in physical therapy.
Consults with rehabilitation team members to select the most appropriate activities and/or programs based on individual patient needs and capabilities.
Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans including specific goals and activities, reassessing and modifying plans as necessary based on patients' current levels of function and makes appropriate disposition recommendations.
Communicates effectively with all patients, families, staff, and other customers regarding physical medicine and rehabilitation services through both verbal and written communication while respecting confidentiality at all times.
Documents all patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes, and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Facilitates preparation of patient schedules and other reports through timely completion of documentation per policy.
Utilizes descriptive and behavioral terms using correct grammar and approved abbreviations and medical terminology.
Documents ongoing status, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes to accurately capture necessary information.
Participates in personal, professional, and program development by attending department training, meetings, and by sharing professional expertise to enhance service quality and staff development.
Assists in training physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students and other personnel.
Acts as a resource for co-workers and new staff members by sharing information and providing education.
Adheres to the professional code of ethics and to all accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
Demonstrates flexibility by floating to other areas or sites and is agreeable to working a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary to meet the needs of patients and the department.

Client Details

Address
14300 Orchard Pkwy
City
Westminster
State
CO
Zip Code
80023

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