Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Grapevine, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Senior Living position is set in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care facilities. The PTA will provide physical therapy and related services to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), ensuring positive interactions with communities and clients. This role involves delivering quality patient care, including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervising Rehab Techs where required, and managing cases. The PTA must maintain professional conduct aligned with Reliant Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and service, adhering to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Requirements

Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results.
Be a strong team player.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license (where applicable).
Must be capable of lifting thirty (30) pounds of dead weight alone.

Responsibilities

Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities under the direction of the licensed physical therapist.
Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate.
Implement treatment for all assigned patients.
Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.
Establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
Actively integrate physical therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Contribute to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the PT.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
Maintain awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keep the licensed or registered physical therapist informed directly, and in a timely manner, of patient progress and community issues.
Adhere to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations.
Adhere to the requirements of the patient’s rights and privacy.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
Adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.