Physical Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
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Physical Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
Salary
$43.79 - $61.31 Hourly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
IIC-07352 8/18/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan 3520 W Oxford Av Denver, CO 80236
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This position is open to only Colorado residents
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefits package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
The Colorado Mental Health Institute in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.
Through our core values listed below, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:
Individual dignity and respect;
Person-centered, evidence-based care;
Trauma-informed recovery;
Multidisciplinary collaboration;
Diversity and inclusion;
Strong family and community partnerships.
The mission of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to adults with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available. CMHIFL is dedicated to providing Trauma Informed Care and promoting the implementation of Trauma Informed Practices within the organization.
The Medical Services Section exists to promote and protect the health of patients and staff by overseeing, providing, and coordinating all medically related care and clinical analyses necessary for the proper evaluation and treatment of the hospital's patients, and by managing the infection control, employee health, and emergency response programs for the hospital.
The Physical Therapy department provides professional-level physical therapy expertise and treatment to CMHHIFL patients.
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Description of Job
This position involves expert evaluation and consultation for patients needing physical therapy services. It oversees all clinical and administrative activities within the physical therapy department. The physical therapist in this role serves as the supervisor, providing clinical supervision to other staff member(s), as well as managing administrative tasks, performance management, training and development, quality assurance, and compliance. Other duties include:
Primary Job Duties
Clinical Physical Therapy:
Provides advanced clinical physical therapy services, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. T
Requires a high level of clinical expertise and independent judgment to deliver comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of patient conditions.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient-centered treatment plans that promote optimal recovery and functional outcomes.
Assesses physically ill clients who are also mentally ill, per physician order, by reviewing medical history, interviewing the client, and performing tests and measurements.
Analyzes the data to create and administer a physical therapy treatment program, unique to the client, to restore maximum function, relieving pain, and prevent or limit physical disability.
Exercises judgment and resourcefulness to interpret existing guidelines and adapt treatment approaches as needed, particularly in response to emergencies or urgent clinical situations.
Reassess the client prior to each treatment and his/her response to treatment after each session. Modifies treatment plans and goals as the client's condition changes.
Documents the assessment, treatment, procedure, response, progress, re-assessment, and discharge summary in the electronic health record (EHR).
Communicates with internal and external medical personnel to maximize the outcome of the client's treatment program while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Trains hospital staff to assist in the position in the clinical setting and to assist the client with the therapeutic exercise program. Instructs the client and chaperone in the correct use of treatment equipment and supplies.
Educates staff in lifting, turning, and walking clients, and in movement precautions of post-surgery clients.
Physical Therapy Clinic Administration & Supervision:
Serves as the Physical Therapy Supervisor, overseeing daily clinic operations and providing leadership to other Physical Therapist staff.
Responsibilities include scheduling, caseload assignment, performance evaluations, mentorship, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance activities.
Ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical services, adherence to professional standards, and alignment with departmental goals.
Participates in program development, staff training, and communication with leadership to support operational effectiveness and client care excellence.
Serves as the Physical Therapy department director, overseeing all administrative, clinical and supervisory operations of the Physical Therapy department.
Develops and maintains the Physical Therapy Department manual, which provides guidance for all departmental operations.
Disseminates and maintains clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and medical record practice standards.
Maintains treatment statistics including tracking use of equipment supplies, the @type of diagnoses of the clients, and number of treatments per client.
Participates in ad hoc committees and treatment team planning when client mobility and safety is a concern.
Maintains files of diagram exercise programs which are modified for individual clients and provides copies for the client.
Maintains a file of instructions for each piece of equipment or exercise supply used in the clinic.
Schedules clients and makes decisions about changes to the schedule depending on clinical need.
Submits a billing sheet for each client's treatment reflecting the diagnosis and the treatment rendered;and maintains a daily treatment log in the clinic reflecting this information.
Directly supervises and mentors other physical therapy staff, ensuring high-quality client care and professional development.
Provides guidance, oversight, and evaluation of physical therapist's clinical work, including client assessments, treatment plans, documentation, and compliance with hospital protocols.
Evaluates and manages performance through evaluation, feedback, mediation, planning, and progressive discipline.
Ensures physical therapy staff follows evidence-based practices and Trauma-Informed Care principles when treating clients.
Provides on-the-job training, in-service education, and conducts regular performance reviews, offering feedback and recommendations to enhance clinical skills and promote professional growth.
Monitor and ensure training requirements are met.
Maintains and updates skills and knowledge through continuing medical education, professional literature and in-house training.
Independently ensures current, unrestricted physical therapy license in the State of Colorado. Submits a copy of the license to supervisor without prompting.
Other department related administrative and supervisory duties as assigned.
Maintain a Safe Environment:
Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for patients, staff, and visitors within the physical therapy clinic. M
Monitoring equipment functionality, maintaining infection control practices, adhering to safety protocols, and identifying potential risks within the clinical setting.
Involves proactive participation in safety audits, emergency preparedness, and continuous education to promote a culture of safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Disinfects items used each treatment day. Quarterly, cleans each item present in the therapy clinic and documents this on the cleaning log maintained in the Physical Therapy office.
Secures cleaning chemicals in an area that is not accessible to clients.
Tracks use of equipment, supplies, and linens, and reorders as needed.
Alerts medical clinic personnel if treatment will be performed in an area outside of the therapy clinic.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current, valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to the work assignment
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
No substitutions.
Special Qualifications:
Must maintain current, valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to the work assignment.
Preferred Qualification:
Clinical Physical Therapy Practice - Direct patient care as a licensed Physical Therapist
Specialized program expertise - serving patients with mental health diagnoses and complex medical needs
Leadership and program oversight in a hospital, therapy or rehabilitation setting
Interdisciplinary team collaboration in clinical settings
Regulatory and compliance knowledge - clinical documentation standards
Operational and administrative skills
Clinical experience in physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations, including individuals with mental health conditions and complex medical needs.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop department staff.
Effective communicaiton and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and mobility aids.
Strong therapy documentation skills, including accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Experience in scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance.
Current or previous State employee
Conditions of Employment:
Incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess a cuurent/valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
Travel- May travel to attend training, court hearing, patients to appointment and other related activities
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires, and an Annual influenza vaccination
Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
Full Background check - CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks (Skill Survey), Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jeru Marshall at jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
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Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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