Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
San Luis Care Center(Alamosa, CO):$2500 SIGN ON BONUS for full-timeSurrounded by the majestic Colorado Mountains, San Luis Care Center, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is situated in the world's largest alpine valley, the San Luis Valley in Alamosa, Colorado. Just southwest of The Great Sand Dunes National Park and surrounded by shopping and restaurants, our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades:U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab for 20265-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviewsRecognized as an "800 Club" member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.comSan Luis Care Center offers:Reimbursed CEU opportunities of choiceIn-house rehab programs with empowering work environmentPart of Life Care Centers of America, a network of 200+ skilled nursing facilitiesContinuing education and growth opportunitiesPosition SummaryThe PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsGraduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employmentOne (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferredCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment Specific Job RequirementsParticipates in community health matters/projects as appropriateMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mailLiaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needsDemonstrate good body mechanics at all timesMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etcMaintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsFollow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PTChart appropriately and timelyUtilize therapy software appropriately and accuratelyExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English language