Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Lakewood, CO

5d•$36 - $40

About The Position

Provide physical therapy and related services to patients in assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Deliver treatment according to plans of care and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines while supporting positive interactions with patients, clients, and communities. The role includes patient care, supervision of Rehab Techs where required, and case management responsibilities, while adhering to state and federal regulations and maintaining professional conduct. This part-time position offers consistent work of 20–25 hours per week at $36–$40 per hour, with benefits. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours and the ability to work 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.
Demonstrate effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing sound action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
Be a strong team player.
Have 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.
Able to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Able to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone and perform frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist with screening patients and provide input to initial evaluations as appropriate, under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Implement treatment for assigned patients and comply with state and federal requirements for accurate, timely billing and documentation.
Maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele.
Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment when required, promoting appropriate resource utilization and quality patient care in accordance with applicable regulations and practice acts.
Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Contribute, as directed by the Physical Therapist, 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.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
Monitor changes in patient populations, conditions, and programs; communicate patient progress and community issues to the licensed or registered Physical Therapist promptly.
Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with 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 applicable payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate service-delivery methods; provide quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes within guidelines.
Follow infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Follow the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.