Physical Therapist (PT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Life Care Center of Pueblo, located in Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients under physician referral. The role requires a PT license, CPR, and preferred 1 year of experience; new grads are welcome to apply.

In-house rehab programs and CEU reimbursement accompany a full-time, day-shift schedule. The center prides itself on quality care with a 5-Star CMS rating and community recognition.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and licensed.
• Active state license in good standing.
• New grads welcome to apply; 1 year experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Establish, assess, and modify goals.
• Oversee care provided by PTAs and rehab staff.
• Chart accurately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software for documentation.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and collaborate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PT degree/licensure

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Job description

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

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Surrounded by beauty, Life Care Center of Pueblo features views of Pikes Peak to the north, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west and the Spanish Peaks to the southwest. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, "The Home of Heroes", our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. Life Care Center of Pueblo offers an outdoor therapy courtyard to prepare residents with outdoor obstacles prior to discharging home, individualized home assessments, private treatment rooms for therapists to use during treatments, and various outdoor areas for the residents to enjoy our beautiful grounds. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades:

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.2 Google Star Rating out of 109 reviews
• Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com
• Life Care Center of Pueblo was rated Best of Assisted/Senior Living in the Pueblo Chieftain Community Choice awards in 2025.

Life Care Center of Pueblo offers

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of choice

Compensation Range

• Full Time: $42 to $52
• PRN: $50 to $55

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