Senior Living Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility

Christian Living Communities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and administer rehabilitation programs. You will build trust with residents and families while delivering PT per physician prescriptions and collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes individualized plans, progress documentation, and transitioning residents to appropriate home care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 2–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/ certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, active listening, and social perceptiveness
• Relationship building, compassionate instruction, and genuine appreciation for individuality and diverse life experiences
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making
• Time management and service orientation
• Collaborative teamwork

Responsibilities

• Restores residents' function and reduces pain by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
• Provides quality, personalized care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
• Develops a Plan of Treatment for each resident with goals and collaboration with staff and families.
• Determines treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Implements the Plan of Treatment on a schedule and adjusts as needed based on progress.
• Understands residents' goals and fosters trust with residents and families.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, and uses equipment to support treatment.
• Evaluates mobility, strength, and function; sets attainable goals.
• Records progress and adjusts plans.
• Evaluates prosthetic/orthotic devices and suggests adjustments.
• Documents care services per procedures.
• Communicates progress with warmth to residents, caregivers, staff and professionals.
• Develops a transition plan for home care post-treatment.
• Collaborates with team to foster an inclusive workplace.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Relationship building

Teamwork

Time management

Decision making

CPR certification

Physical Therapy license

Education

Graduated from an accredited therapy program

Current Physical Therapist state license

Job description

Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and administer rehabilitation programs. You will build trust with residents and families while delivering PT per physician prescriptions and collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes individualized plans, progress documentation, and transitioning residents to appropriate home care.