Physical Therapist - PT
Company: Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
Physical Therapist - PT Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care
Center - Grand Junction, CO Skilled Nursing Community - Pay Rate -
$40/hr - $50/hr DOE - Full, Part Time & PRN BENEFITS OFFERED - -
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401(k) with company match,
Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance,
company sponsored training, referral program, etc. - ABOUT US - -
Mantey Heights is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier skilled
nursing and memory care 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. -
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and
outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients'
functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient
outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a
thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates
participation by significant others whenever it seems
appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of
care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients'
functional goals.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support
staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and
infection control standards.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly
updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and
signatures.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others
through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings,
and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a
resource to promote physical therapy in the community. SNF Physical
Therapist Job Description
- Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English
sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve
practical problems that may or may not include a variety of
concrete variables. This may require the ability to interpret
instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled
form.
- Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social
situations in an objective, consistent and fair manner. Functions
independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with
residents, personnel and support agencies.
- Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace
safety including infection control procedures, emergency response
and safety protocol.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures related to
resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident
confidentiality (HIPPA).
- Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with
the policies in the Handbook.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned. - 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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Keywords: Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center, Grand Junction , Physical Therapist - PT, Healthcare , Grand Junction, Colorado
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