Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Stamford, CT

15d•$36 - $45

About The Position

Provide physical therapy and related services to patients in senior living communities under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), following physical therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The role provides ongoing treatment according to a plan of care, supports case management, and may supervise Rehab Techs. It also requires professional, patient-centered interactions with patients, community members, and colleagues, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The position involves travel between communities during scheduled hours, variable hours and shifts—including weekends and holidays—and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. The employee must be capable of lifting 30 pounds of dead weight alone. A peer PT may complete a competency checklist before the employee begins patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate.
Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing sound action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
Ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone and frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist with screening patients and providing input to initial evaluations, as appropriate and under the direction of a licensed PT.
Implement treatment for assigned patients and provide ongoing care according to the plan of care.
Comply with state and federal guidelines for accurate, timely billing and documentation.
Maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and other clientele.
Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment, where required, in accordance with applicable regulations, practice acts, and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Contribute, as directed by the PT, to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head activities, and family conferences and communications.
Maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
Refer patients to other members of the rehabilitation team when appropriate.
Monitor changes in the patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and promptly inform the licensed or registered PT about patient progress and community issues.
Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Respect patient rights and privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information.
Develop clinical expertise and professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues affecting physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
Follow infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly, and comply with the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.