Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs in Loveland, CO

Description

The Center at Rock Creek is looking for PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our highly-skilled Therapy team!

About Us

The Center at Rock Creek is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new, state-of-the-art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services - to include patients and family.
• Assists in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment.
• Briefs patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepares necessary equipment - reassures patient before and during therapy treatment.
• Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, makes adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments.
• Recommends modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress.
• Ensures that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Experience and Specific Requirements:

• 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must possess good judgement and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements
• Must have the ability and to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to the Company

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Temporary, Part-time

Salary: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• physical therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• skilled nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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