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We are hiring a resident-centered Physical Therapist to join our team. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care. Our Physical Therapists provide a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs. They are responsible for implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging. 

Our communities offer levels of care and include specialty programs such as: urinary incontinence, vestibular rehab, home safety assessment, movement disorders and low vision.

All of our clients live within our community, which means no additional travel!

Compensation: $50/hour

Schedule: Flex/PRN which means "as needed" to fill in for other employees who may be on vacation or out for personal reasons.

What we offer:

• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents
• The opportunity to work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO plus volunteer hours,  in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k with a company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Continuing education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are
• available.
• Access to our onsite gym, with state of the art equipment

What we require:

• Must possess a valid and current state Physical Therapy license. Degree and training must meet current Medicare and state requirements.
• The ability to complete documentation to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.