Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living
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 (PT). The role delivers ongoing treatment according to a plan of care, supports case management, and may supervise Rehab Techs where required. It includes maintaining positive, professional interactions with patients, communities, and clients in keeping with Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service, and complying with applicable state and federal physical therapy regulations. The position requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, the ability to work varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. The employee must be able to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone. A peer PT may complete a Competency Checklist before the employee begins patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate.
- Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and 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 in instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
- Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone and frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques throughout the workday or shift.
- Maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screening patients and provide input to initial evaluations as appropriate, under the direction of a licensed PT.
- 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 team members, and other clientele.
- Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment where required, promoting appropriate resource use 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 PT, 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 and refer patients to other rehabilitation team members when appropriate.
- Monitor changes in the patient population, patient conditions, and programs; promptly keep the licensed or registered PT informed of patient progress and community issues.
- Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness, and uphold patient rights and privacy.
- Develop clinical expertise and professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and remain aware of issues affecting physical therapy and the health care environment.
- Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate service delivery methods; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Follow infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within the community.
- Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information; act ethically, legally, and responsibly; and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
