Physical Therapist (PT)
About The Position
Canon Lodge Care Center, part of Life Care Centers of America, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at its 60-bed skilled nursing home in Canon City, Colorado. The PT provides direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Full-time compensation is $42 to $52; PRN compensation is $50 to $55. Canon Lodge Care Center reports an “800 Club” membership in 2025, a designation for high-performing businesses on Reputation.com, a 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures, and a 4.6-star Google rating based on 81 reviews.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a BSPT, MSPT, or DPT; graduates from 2003 onward must have an MSPT or DPT.
- Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, kept current throughout employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatment to patients according to treatment plans and physician referrals.
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
- Oversee and evaluate care provided by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students.
- Complete charting accurately and on time, and use therapy software appropriately.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist with patient evacuation.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable post-acute care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and perform safely, including using good body mechanics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
