Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Grapevine, TX

10d•$33 - $38

About The Position

Provide physical therapy and related services to patients in an assisted living, independent living, or memory care setting under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on delivering ongoing treatment according to a plan of care, optimizing patients’ functional abilities, supervising Rehab Techs where required, and handling case management responsibilities. The position also involves maintaining positive interactions with patients, communities, colleagues, and clients while adhering to Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations. The role may be part-time, 20–25 hours per week, or full-time with benefits. The position requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, variable hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques, and the ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone. The employee must maintain confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control procedures, attend mandatory meetings and trainings, and conduct themselves ethically and professionally.

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.
Possess 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 lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone and perform frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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 where required, promoting appropriate resource use and quality of care in accordance with applicable regulations and practice acts.
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.
Maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community and make appropriate referrals to other rehabilitation team members.
Monitor changes in patient populations, conditions, and programs, and timely inform the licensed or registered physical therapist of patient progress and community issues.
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 colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of developments in 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 within applicable guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information and act ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Follow the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.