About PSMC:Â Â
Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an attractive facility in a scenic town. PSMC is an independent, patient-centered facility, which opened its doors in 2008. The medical center operates both a hospital and an outpatient rural health clinic. PSMC is licensed for 11 inpatient beds and has board certified physicians caring for patients via our level IV trauma center. PSMC offers a range of specialty services including orthopedics, general surgery, pulmonology, oncology, infusion cardiology, and neurology. PSMC has an on-site lab and diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and mammography together with an on-site radiologist and access to Colorado’s largest team of tele-radiologists. Our outpatient clinic is attached to the hospital and has 32 exam rooms for primary care services, behavioral health, and our specialty clinic services. Our Medical Wellness Building offers physical therapy and pain management. PSMC offers a 24/7 emergency department, EMS/ambulance, and inpatient ward. Â
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We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment and uphold our core values of Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect (W-I-S-E-R). We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in providing high-quality patient care, assessing and diagnosing physical conditions, and developing personalized treatment plans to promote recovery and mobility. Your responsibilities will include evaluating patients’ physical abilities, implementing therapeutic exercises, and using various techniques and modalities to help patients regain function and manage pain. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatments as needed. Additionally, you will educate patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, and wellness strategies to support long-term health and well-being. This position is vital in improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall quality of care. Â
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About Our CommunityÂ
Pagosa Springs is not only a wonderful place to work, but also a wonderful place to live. Pagosans are warm and friendly people, proud of their community and proud of their medical center. The Pagosa Springs area boasts great public schools in addition to a variety of alternative education options. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities. Wolf Creek ski area is just 24 miles away and is surrounded by trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, boating, fly-fishing, and kayaking opportunities abound in the warmer months. Pagosa Springs is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring and is located one hour east of Durango, CO and a short drive north of the New Mexico state line.Â
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Position Overview:Â Â Â
The PT works under the direction of a healthcare provider to treat patients with disabilities, disorders and injuries; helping them to manage / relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum potential performance.  The PT performs within the scope of care for a PT, licensed in the State of Colorado. The employee develops individually designed and focused treatment plans based on the patient’s functional goals. The therapist provides a variety of treatments, including exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity to patients with conditions that limit their ability to move and / or function well. The employee directs patients in the use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and prosthetic devices. The therapist also provides instruction in procedures to be continued at home. The employee documents the treatment plan, treatments provided and the patient’s progress in the electronic health record. The physical therapist is an important part of the physical therapy team providing preventative care, rehabilitation and treatment for patients of all ages with chronic conditions, illnesses and / or injuries.Â