Physical Therapist, Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation
Lamar, Colorado
Prowers Medical Center

Physical Therapist (Contract)

Location: Lamar, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Responsible for evaluation, consultation, and treatment of patients across pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
• Supervises and instructs professional/supportive staff, volunteers, and students in physical therapy.
• Ensures patient progress toward prior level of function or maximum medical improvement per Plan of Care.
• Maintains detailed patient care records including progress reports, daily notes, and special reports.
• Reports directly to the Rehabilitation Department Manager.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Provides treatment in multiple settings including inpatient and outpatient.
• Full-time position with occasional weekend coverage for inpatient/swing bed evaluations.
• Must handle a busy, deadline-driven environment with frequent interruptions and emergency situations.
• Requires manual dexterity for hands-on patient assessment and exercise.
• Ability to lift/move patients and maneuver equipment weighing 20 pounds or more.
• Agility needed for frequent position changes.
• Visual and hearing acuity necessary to receive patient feedback.
• Ability to effectively counsel patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Colorado
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year

Special Skills

• Strong communication skills with employees, physicians, patients/families, visitors, and administration.
• Ability to adapt independently to varied job situations involving multiple people and projects.