Physical Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Center, TX

7h•$50 - $55

About The Position

Provides physical therapy and related services to patients while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients, following physical therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provides quality patient care through patient screening and evaluation, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and Rehab Techs, and case management. Represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in professional interactions and follows applicable state and federal physical therapy regulations. Reliant describes itself as an independent rehabilitation therapy provider serving skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals. The role offers opportunities for professional and leadership development, including continuing education, clinical ladder advancement, and clinical leadership support. The position requires a graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy school and a valid state physical therapist license.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
Valid physical therapist state license.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic internet navigation skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

Optimize patients’ functionality and skills by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks during group and individual treatment, promoting efficient resource use and clinical skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong physical therapy program.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and awareness of issues affecting the physical therapy profession and 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.
Follow facility infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Communicate and comprehend instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports in English.