Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Albuquerque, NM

4h•$29 - $32

About The Position

Provide physical therapy and related services to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), following physical therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The position delivers ongoing treatment according to plans of care, supports quality patient care and case management, and maintains positive interactions with patients, communities, and clients. The role also includes supervising Rehab Techs where required and complying with applicable state and federal regulations. The Physical Therapist Assistant works with patients and interdisciplinary teams to support functional abilities, implement assigned treatments, and maintain accurate billing and documentation. The role contributes to community-based physical therapy programs, patient care coordination, referrals, and communication about patient progress. It also requires adherence to safety, infection-control, emergency-preparedness, privacy, and professional-conduct requirements. The position requires frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques, including the ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone. Travel between communities during scheduled hours is required, and work may involve varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate.
Ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone and perform frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including 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 maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.

Responsibilities

Assist with screening patients and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate under the direction of a licensed PT.
Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with plans of care and applicable guidelines.
Comply with state and federal requirements for accurate and 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, promoting appropriate resource use and quality of care.
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.
Establish and maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
Monitor changes in patient populations, patient conditions, and programs; promptly keep the licensed or registered PT informed about patient progress and community issues.
Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Protect patient rights and privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, 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 follow 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.