Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation•Daly City, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physical Therapist Assistant at Reliant, a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs). Reliant emphasizes making a real impact on patients' lives and offers opportunities for career advancement through continuing education and a clinical ladder. The company is therapist-run, with an executive team that started as therapists, and promotes from within. Reliant provides continuing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy. The company operates in over 38 states across approximately 850 buildings. The position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors.

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.
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 facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports