Life Care Center of Puyallup makes patient and resident care its top priority. Focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, our in-house teams of therapists and nurses use state-of-the-art equipment and therapies to meet the needs of each resident.
Full-time: $40/hr - $50/hr DOE | PRN: $50/hr - $55/hr DOE
- Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
- Flexible Schedules: Sun-Thurs, Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat
- New Grad Mentorship Growth: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K, Education Assistance
- In-house rehab programs in a supportive, empowering environment
- Nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
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.
Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
- 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 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's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
- Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language