Physical Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: PARKER, CO 80134, Salary Range: $45.00 - $48.00 Hourly, The Center at Lincoln is seeking compassionate PTs with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients in our Skilled Nursing Facility. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients. We offer a fun, fast-paced environment in rehabilitation. This is not a long-term care patient environment. If you are not licensed in CO, we will help you navigate getting licensed in a new state! Please inquire within!

About Us

The Center at Lincoln 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 a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus memberships
• Referral programs
• Generous PTO Package
• Employer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match Available
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice as well as State standards
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically obtainable
• Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
• Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
• Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
• Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
• Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
• Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations
• Understands and complies with company policies
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
• Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude
• Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling
• Must be able to work effectively and productively

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

• Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care