Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT)
Company: Aspen Ridge Home Health & Hospice
Location: Farmington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Physical
Therapist will play a crucial role in providing high-quality
rehabilitation services to our residents, with a focus on restoring
mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing overall
quality of life. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM,
Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Evaluate Residents' physical
abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through
comprehensive assessments. Develop personalized treatment plans
based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based
practice guidelines. Implement therapeutic interventions to address
impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe
mobility. Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to
residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and
modalities. Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as
needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.
Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses,
occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to
coordinate care and ensure continuity of services. Educate
residents and their families on exercise programs, safety
techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing
rehabilitation and prevent re-injury. Document all physical therapy
services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes,
and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and
regulatory requirements. Participate in resident care conferences,
team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise,
contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices
in rehabilitation. Contribute to a positive and supportive work
environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and
effective communication skills. Perform all other duties assigned.
Requirements: Job Qualifications: Current state licensure or
eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist. Current CPR Card
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with
proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of
conditions and diagnoses. Ability to build rapport with residents
through a compassionate and caring demeanor. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with
empathy and compassion. 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 functionality 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.
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