Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Villa Manor Care Center•Denver, CO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Villa Manor Care Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Lakewood, CO, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides short-term rehabilitation, short term care and post operative recovery. In addition, our team approach to care connects dedicated staff with state-of-the-art rehab equipment and an onsite physician. Our facility has a CMS rating of a 5 stars for Quality Measures and 4 stars overall. We are also identified by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing short-term rehab as well as long-term care. Villa Manor Care Center is dedicated to providing sympathetic, superior care in a warm and welcoming environment. We hope you will consider joining our team, apply today!

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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply

Responsibilities

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.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
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.
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.