University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Job Title:  Physical Therapist (Senior Instructor)

Position #00844984 : – Requisition #: 38978

Job Summary:

The MIBH currently seeks an energetic junior full-time Physical Therapist who is eager to advance their evaluation and treatment therapy skills to provide cutting-edge care for the MIBH patients with persistent post-concussive symptoms as a result of military service and elite athletic participation, with a primary focus on high-level physical performance, visual-vestibular integration conditioning and related cervicogenic therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide clinical care in concordance with current established best practices and evidence informed physical therapy directly related to change in physical function related to mild/moderate traumatic brain injury

·         Interface effectively with all involved clinical departments, including complimentary/alternative health care, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, community services, and outside referrals where appropriate

·         Establish a customized plan of care that is appropriate to address problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities, desires, goals and resources

·         Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting with recommendations for services to implement upon return to the home community

·         Engage in research related to diagnosis, intervention strategies and outcome measures used to provide the best evidence-based care to those recovering from TBI/concussion injuries

·         Participate and contribute to the MIBH committees involved in developing material and programs within the Marcus Institute (i.e. Pain 101, Family Programming)

·         Receive ongoing mentoring from the MIBH clinicians

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Physiological conditions, and Behavioral Health (BH) conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. The primary focus of the MIBH is to care for former military personnel who have separated from active duty, with special consideration for those who were separated with “Other Than Honorable” or “Dishonorable” discharge status due to TBI or BH conditions.  The MIBH also serves civilian adults who have sustained mild to moderate TBI and are experiencing ongoing neurological problems and cognitive, physical, and behavioral conditions. The MIBH provides interdisciplinary care for adults experiencing persistent effects of TBI. This includes comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and an Intensive Outpatient Program that integrates conventional medicine with complementary and alternative treatment modalities.

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