Job: Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Summary

Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment program for patients/residents to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness, disease, or injury.

As a Physical Therapy professional with ManorCare, you will enjoy significant advantages that only can be found with an industry leader. Outstanding advancement opportunities, qualified colleagues, cutting edge programs and continually expanding services can all have an impact on your future.

Information about ManorCare

Our primary role is to help our patients, residents, and clients gain and maintain as much control and independence in their lives as possible. We emphasize strengths, not limitations. We provide the appropriate setting and level of care that enable individuals to reach their highest functional level. We do so while preserving each person’s dignity and sense of well being. Our approach is reinforced through our unique program called “The Circle of Care”. Every ManorCare health care center employee receives 11 hours of intensive training in guest relations skills that emphasizes quality care with a personal sense of responsibility. Our Circle of Care training is a fundamental component of a strategy that has made us the preeminent provider of the highest quality health care services in each of the markets we serve.

The leading owner and operator of long-term care centers in the United States
Network of more than 500 long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and home health care & hospice offices
Revenues in excess of $2.8 Billion
Over 61,000 employees worldwide
Benefits start 1st day of the first full month after 30 days of employment
Medical/Dental
Group term life, AD&D, Disability Insurance
Supplemental benefits program
Vision discount plan
Legal Services Plan
Educational Assistance
Credit Union Membership
Retirement
401K
Retirement Savings Plan
Eligible after 6 months of service
For each dollar contributed (up to 6% of pay), ManorCare matches $.50
(up to 3% of pay)
Match begins after 12 months of service



Requirements
Education
Bachelors Degree
Credentialed Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and currently licensed in this state.

Experience

Prior experience in Physical Therapy, preferred.

Physical Demands

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting for extended periods. Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use insight when utilizing applicable tests and equipment.

Travel

May accompany a resident to an appointment or home assessment, assist at other centers and/or attend company sponsored meetings.

Principal Contacts

Residents and other physical therapy staff as well as the center staff in general.