Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation•Merced, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening. Joining Reliant's therapy team means making a significant impact on patients and residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Reliant therapists have opportunities for career advancement through a continuing education platform and a clinical ladder, with a company culture that promotes from within, as many executive team members started as therapists. The company provides ongoing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider for SNFs and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), is therapist-run, and operates in over 38 states across approximately 850 buildings, offering diverse opportunities.

Requirements

A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Responsibilities

Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities.
Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients under the direction of the licensed physical therapist.
Build a strong physical therapy program.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain a valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understands 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 facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.