Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA will maintain positive levels of interaction with communities and clients, adhering to the principles and practices of physical therapy and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Key responsibilities include ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management. The PTA must maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service, ensuring positive interactions with clients and communities. Adherence to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
• 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.
• Must be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer PT may complete a Competency Checklist.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision of Rehab Techs (where required)
• Case management responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by assisting 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 patients, the interdisciplinary team, and other clientele, reflecting 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 care in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
• Actively integrate physical therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• 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 healthcare 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 patient’s rights and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education activities.
• Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the healthcare environment.
• Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery, providing quality care and reasonable goals/outcomes within guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
• Perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift, capable of lifting thirty (30) pounds of dead weight alone.
• 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.

Benefits

• PRN

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree