Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Life Care Center of Aurora provides the perfect combination of scenery, quality, and wellness. With mountain views from our rehabilitation gym and dining rooms, our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades: 5-Star Overall CMS Rating, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for 2026, 4.4 Google Star Rating out of 240 reviews, Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com. Life Care Center of Aurora offers: In-house rehab programs, Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of choice, New Grad Mentorship Program, Great growth opportunities. 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.
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.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- 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
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of choice
- New Grad Mentorship Program
- Great growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
