Description

Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab and Generalist 

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality care to patients with functional limitations.  The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with the goal of alleviating discomfort and restoring function while providing education on prevention and wellness issues.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!   We are seeking a PT with lymphedema certification and oncology rehab experience, or a candidate who will commit to undergoing the necessary training to serve this population.  Because we are a small critical access hospital, it is unlikely that your whole caseload will be oncology, so it's important that you also possess a strong outpatient generalist skillset.

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Monday through Friday 8a - 5p schedule!
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in GVH Rehab Department you will:

• Evaluate patients using established guidelines and best practices in order to determine a patient's need for skilled therapy, potential for progress, frequency and duration of treatment.
• Document subjective and objective changes as well as progress toward goals.
• Design and implementing individualized treatment and at home exercise programs in collaboration with the patient.
• Develop appropriate discharge planning with consideration given to specific needs of each patient. 

In our rural mountain setting, we are fortunate to provide care across a variety of locations, including our inpatient and swing bed programs, 2 outpatient clinics in Gunnison, one in Crested Butte, our beautiful Senior Care Center, and in the training rooms at Western Colorado University.   Our therapists flex to whatever location/setting has the greatest needs at the time.

Requirements

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

Education: Diploma BS or greater from an accredited  program of Physical Therapy  
Experience:  Past experience in orthopedic physical therapy preferred though new graduates and specialists that meet business needs will be considered.   
Licenses/Certification: Must hold or be eligible for a valid Colorado State license.  Maintenance of current CPR certification, lymphedema certification from a recognized institution (Klose, Norton, Vodder, Foeldi) or commit to completing certification in the first 6 months of employment in order to care for this population.