Job description

We are a skilled nursing/long term care facility in Lakewood, CO. We are seeking a full time Physical Therapist to join our in-house therapy team. We strive to promote a culture here that will foster the best working environment for our staff, because when staff are happy and feel supported the level of care for residents improves. Creating a place for our residents to call home means creating a working environment that staff are excited to come to.

As a member of our team, you can expect excellent leadership, facility level decision making, and most of all, a fun work environment where you are appreciated and supported to do your best work.

We care about the WHOLE you. Ask us about our competitive compensation package, career development, continuing education and mind-body-spirit wellness programs!

We have been in-house with therapy for many years and our therapy and nursing teams work collaboratively to ensure outstanding outcomes for our patients. While some companies are preparing for layoffs or demanding outrageous productivity levels, we are gearing up for even more amazing rehab programs.

Duties:

• Evaluate patients within forty‑eight (48) hours of physician referral Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans Participate in Patient Care Conference Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure
• Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
• Participate in discharge planning Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADL's Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order Comply with Physical Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures Experience/Qualifications.

Licensed Physical Therapist This position is open to PTs at all experience levels.

Pay Rate negotiable base off years of experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We require you to be Covid-19 vaccinated OR have a medical/religious exemption.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lakewood, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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