Physical Therapist Senior Living
About The Position
Provides physical therapy and related services in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and handling case-management responsibilities. The Physical Therapist provides quality, patient-centered care and maintains positive interactions with patients, communities, clients, and interdisciplinary colleagues while complying with state and federal regulations and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The position may be full-time, part-time, or PRN. Full-time schedules are up to 40 hours per week at $45–$50 per hour; part-time schedules are up to 20–25 hours per week at $45–$50 per hour. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, may involve varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and includes frequent patient lifting. The Physical Therapist supervises PTAs, Rehab Techs, and/or physical therapy students in accordance with applicable state practice acts.
Requirements
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
- Valid physical therapist state license where applicable.
- Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population and work effectively as a team player.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and basic internet navigation skills.
- Ability to lift 50 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 shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Screen residents as appropriate and evaluate and treat patients referred by a state-approved referral source.
- Provide, direct, and oversee physical therapy to optimize patients’ functionality and skills.
- Comply with state and federal requirements for accurate, timely billing and medical-record documentation.
- Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele.
- Refer patients to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs across the cluster.
- Remain available to answer PTA questions and directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks in group and individual treatment.
- Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment-team activities, including patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head communications, and family conferences.
- Maintain working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues, refer patients to other rehabilitation-team members as appropriate, and develop and implement programs or techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Follow Reliant Rehabilitation and client policies for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, and 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 applicable and stay aware of issues affecting physical therapy and the healthcare environment.
- Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself 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, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Supervise PTAs, Rehab Techs, and/or physical therapy students, ensure treatment plans are executed, and assist the RDO and DOR with clinical development of PTAs and Rehab Techs in covered communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
