Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

OP Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$10,000 Hire On Incentive Available!*

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, Colorado offers unparalleled hiking, camping, rafting, hunting, fishing, farm-to-table dining, a rich cultural heritage with festivals and live music and so much more. 

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a Physical Therapist looking to expand their clinical expertise. Approximately 50% of the caseload will focus on patients with lymphedema and lipedema, including patients referred through our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center. The remining 50% will consist of a diverse mix of neurological and orthopedic cases.

Lymphedema Experience Not Required:

A background in lymphedema is not required to be considered for this position. Banner Health is committed to investing in your professional growth — in addition to the hire on incentive, Banner will fully cover the cost of lymphedema education, up to and including lymphedema certification, for the selected candidate. > Please note: As a condition of employment in this role, the required lymphedema education must be completed within 18 months of hire. Failure to meet this requirement within the designated timeframe may result in termination.

Shift Details:

-32 hours per week (part time option is available also)

-Clinic hours are 7:30am - 6pm Monday - Thursday and 7:30am - 4:30pm on Fridays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

As a nonprofit health system, Banner Health is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Team members with eligible Federal Student Aid loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for Banner Health. This is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, not a Banner Health-sponsored benefit. Learn more about PSLF eligibility and requirements at studentaid.gov.

*If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.

2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled trea