Setting & Population Served Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: <ul> <li>Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance</li> <li>Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury</li> <li>Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together</li> <li>A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs</li> </ul> Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment. Position Summary The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)</li> <li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li> <li>One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred</li> <li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul> <li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li> <li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li> <li>Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li> <li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li> <li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li> <li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li> <li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li> <li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li> <li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li> <li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training</li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients</li> <li>Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals</li> <li>Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students</li> <li>Chart appropriately and timely</li> <li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li> <li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li> <li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li> <li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li> <li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li> <li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li> <li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li> </ul> An Equal Opportunity Employer<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?P4r9biPHJLuVqaFynKMCYQd" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

- Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
- Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
- Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
- A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

**Job Description**

The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

**Specific Job Requirements**

- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

**Essential Functions**

- Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
- Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Therapist (PT)

Setting & Population Served Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: <ul> <li>Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance</li> <li>Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury</li> <li>Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together</li> <li>A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs</li> </ul> Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment. Position Summary The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)</li> <li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li> <li>One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred</li> <li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul> <li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li> <li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li> <li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li> <li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li> <li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li> <li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li> <li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li> <li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li> <li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li> <li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li> <li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training</li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT</li> <li>Chart appropriately and timely</li> <li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li> <li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li> <li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li> <li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li> <li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li> <li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li> <li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li> </ul> An Equal Opportunity Employer<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FlA2m7Fs1RclPNqapTULpge" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapy Assistant**

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

- Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
- Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
- Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
- A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

**Job Description**

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

**Essential Functions**

- Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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