Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full Time

Advanced Health Care of Aurora is seeking a compassionate, dependable Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our short-term rehab team full time.

This is a great opportunity for a therapy professional who wants meaningful work, a strong team, and the chance to make a real difference for short-term rehab patients. This full-time role is scheduled for 8-hour day shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Telemedicine support
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional benefit resources
• Paid time off (PTO) and full-time benefits

Compensation: Depending on which position (PT or PTA) and experience, the hourly rate is between 35-50 per hour).

If you’re a licensed PT or PTA ready to bring skill, compassion, and professionalism to short-term rehab, we’d love to hear from you.

•  Current Colorado PT or PTA license, depending on the role
• Strong communication and patient-centered care skills
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to regular attendance
• Skilled nursing or rehab experience preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of therapy equipment and assisting residents.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for performing therapeutic exercises, manipulating therapy tools, and conducting assessments.
• Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed.
• Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Stamina and physical resilience to handle the demands of providing therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day.
• Compliance with infection control protocols and safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or illness to oneself and others.
• Flexibility to adapt to various environmental conditions and accommodate the physical needs of residents with diverse mobility levels and functional abilities.
• Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following proper training and protocols.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.