Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is hiring a PRN PT!

Shift: PRN

Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation specializes in 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art private recovery suites, with personal on-suite showers and bathrooms. Lakewood Post Acute is a beautiful facility, but we're not just awesome on the outside- we make sure our staff feels valued on the inside.

What to expect:

Provide physical therapy services

Why Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation ?

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in CO

Experience in post-acute or in a skilled nursing facility a plus!

Rate $48-$55/hour

Ready to make a difference?

After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Roxane, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-675-6543: https: //calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call

Join us at Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

Essential Duties

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.

• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants, aides and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Nethealth and Point Click Care.