Physical Therapist (PT)

PRN Physical Therapist

Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Join our award-winning team! Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes. Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention.

Job Description:

• Provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral
• 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
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

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
• One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

Professional Development:

• Mentorship programs available - new grads welcome
• Continuing education and growth opportunities
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
• In-house rehab programs with empowering work environments

Community Involvement:

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

Skills and Competencies:

• 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