Physical Therapist (PT)

Life Care Centers of America; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Park Care Center, part of Life Care Centers of America, is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The facility seeks a Physical Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients upon physician referral, in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Eligible candidates hold an accredited PT degree and a current state license; CPR certification is required. One year of experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Currently licensed in the applicable state with an active license.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects.
• Liaisons with patients, families, and other departments to plan for patient needs.
• Follow therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Chart appropriately and timely; use therapy software.
• Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BSPT/MSPT/DPT)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 55 Pay Rate Minimum: 42 Shift: Day

Heritage Park Care Center is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest, privately-owned skilled nursing home company in the United States. Located in the central Rocky Mountains just 12 miles from Glenwood Springs and 30 miles from Aspen, Colorado, Heritage Park Care Center is at the base of beautiful Mount Sopris in Carbondale, making our nursing home an ideal choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following:

• 4.7 Google Star Rating out of 55 reviews
• "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com
• 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures

Heritage Park Care Center Offers:

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities of choice
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states

Compensation Range

Full-Time: $42 to $52/hr

PRN: $50 - $55/hr

Position Summary

The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must 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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
• 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
• 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