Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at La Villa Grande Care Center summary :

The Physical Therapist at La Villa Grande Care Center is responsible for providing individualized physical therapy to patients, including assessment, treatment planning, and education. This role requires maintaining effective communication with healthcare professionals and ensuring positive patient outcomes. Ideal candidates possess a current physical therapy license and relevant experience in providing care for diverse patient populations.

La Villa Grande Care Center - Grand Junction, CO

Pay Rate - $40Hr - $50hr DOE

BENEFITS OFFERED for FT -  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401(k) with company match, Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance, company sponsored training, free meals, etc.

ABOUT US –  La Villa Grande Care Center is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue this journey with us.

FUNCTION :  The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.

Responsibilities : - Provides direct patient care, evaluates needs, consults with specialists, and adjusts care plans. - Designs and implements patient care based on assessments and involves significant others. - Conducts therapy within defined standards and directs support staff. - Communicates effectively to achieve positive patient outcomes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information.  Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information.  Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumes or schooling transcripts.

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