Job Description

Physical Therapy Specialist

La Villa Grande 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: La Villa Grande 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 Therapy Specialist will deliver individualized physical therapy programs including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to facilitate patient progress toward achieving functional goals. This role will involve maintaining positive relationships with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Below are the essential requirements necessary for this role.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge and skills to cater to the physical and developmental needs of the patient population.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited 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 succeed in this role, the individual must effectively fulfill each key responsibility.

• Provide direct patient care, assess functional needs, and collaborate with other specialists. Continuously review patient needs and adjust care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Design and implement care plans based on thorough assessments, involving significant others when appropriate.
• Practice within defined standards of care to ensure high-quality therapy.
• Guide support staff to help achieve patient functional goals.
• Communicate effectively with professional and support staff to enhance patient outcomes.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, including safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards.
• Comply with all company policies regarding resident rights and confidentiality (HIPPA).
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Employee Handbook and adhere to its policies.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on 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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