Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

August Healthcare at LeewoodPhysical Therapist (PT)

Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time

August Healthcare at Iliff is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services that promote mobility, independence, and quality of life. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory and reimbursement standards.

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and positive resident outcomes.

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence

• Reassess resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate

• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries

• Maintain productivity standards established by the department

• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and recommendations with physicians, nursing staff, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation support staff as appropriate

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and utilization reviews

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, and safety recommendations

• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment

• Report equipment issues to the appropriate personnel

• Participate in facility performance improvement initiatives

• Travel or float between facilities as assigned based on resident needs

• Maintain compliance with Medicare, reimbursement, and regulatory guidelines

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Current state licensure or registration as a Physical Therapist

• Knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations

• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

• Dependable, organized, and patient-focused

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist residents throughout the shift

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Exposure to clinical environments and patient care settings

• Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of patient care

• Clinical role with a direct impact on resident function and independence

• Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care environment

• Opportunities for professional growth within rehabilitation services

• Purpose-driven work in a skilled nursing setting

Apply today to help residents regain mobility, maximize independence, and improve their quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy.