Physical Therapist (FULL TIME)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Get ready to showcase your passion for healthcare and develop a rewarding career within a supportive environment! Southwest Health System, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our close-knit team in Cortez, CO. You get to work alongside kind and knowledgeable people and play a major hand in each patient's health journey. This position as a Physical Therapist allows you to evaluate, plan, direct and administer Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with your individualized plan of care. Physical Therapists coordinate, delegate, and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Tech).

In addition to earning $33.51 - $53.62/hour, you enjoy a $60,000 lifetime education benefit. We're also offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for Physical Therapist applicants with more than 2 years of relevant rehab experience! We haven't even mentioned our incredible benefits package yet, which includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex spending
• A 403(b) plan
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• An employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and more!

Joining us means becoming part of a healthcare team that values excellence, compassion, and continuous growth. If you'd like to start a challenging yet highly fulfilling career here, apply now!

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You work the day shift, four 10 hour shifts per week, every 6th weekend you work Saturday, rotating with 5 other physical therapists for inpatient coverage. This is an hourly position with many opportunities for maintaining a work-life balance.

As a Physical Therapist, at SHS you would work with the rehab team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You have plenty of rehab support in a very dynamic and active team environment. Candidates well get the best of both worlds working in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The pharmacist team provides call and call back but is also supported by afterhours services. We work hard and we play hard. You will find no work quotas here, only patient care.

Collaborating closely with your team, you will ensure that services are of the best quality, are cost contained, and are conducted in an expeditious manner. The Physical Therapist works closely with the nursing and medical staffs and other clinical department managers in addressing rehab issues as they are related to the services provided to all patients ranging from the newborn to the elderly.

OUR IDEAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST

• A minimum of a Master of Physical Therapy, or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Be licensed as a Physical Therapist within the State of Colorado within 90 days of hire.

• Education and experience in all in all aspects of physical therapy obtained either in school education, experience, or subsequent training.

• Basic computer proficiency.

Knowledge of additional languages besides English would be preferred.

ABOUT US

Established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

JOIN US!

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today! We make it incredibly easy with our initial 3-minute application. Good luck!

As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you will also be subject to a drug testing for illegal drug use. SHS positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions.

In consideration for the offer of employment set forth, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against SHS for invasion of your privacy in respect of the physical exam, drug testing and background checks referenced above.

Salary : $34 - $54