Physical Therapist (PT)
9 days ago
Aurora
Job DescriptionDescription: The Physical Therapist will play a crucial role in providing high-quality rehabilitation services to our residents, with a focus on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing overall quality of life. Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, 5 days a week Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Evaluate Residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments., • Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines., • Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility., • Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities., • Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals., • Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services., • Educate residents and their families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury., • Document all physical therapy services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements., • Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise, contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation., • Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Requirements: Job Qualifications: • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist., • CPR Certification preferred., • Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred., • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses., • Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members., • Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents., • Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods., • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of therapy equipment and assisting residents., • Manual dexterity and coordination for performing therapeutic exercises, manipulating therapy tools, and conducting assessments., • Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed., • Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively with residents and team members., • Stamina and physical resilience to handle the demands of providing therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day., • Compliance with infection control protocols and safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or illness to oneself and others., • Flexibility to adapt to various environmental conditions and accommodate the physical needs of residents with diverse mobility levels and functionality abilities., • Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following proper training and protocols., • Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager., • Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations., • 401(k), • Percentage of 401(k) matched by company, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Disability insurance, • Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, • HSA, • FSA, • Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance, • Employee Assistance Program