Physical Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Placerville, CA

6d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Provides physical therapy and related services in assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, providing treatment, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and managing cases. The Physical Therapist promotes positive interactions with communities and clients, provides quality patient-centered care, and follows Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations. The position may be full-time, part-time, or flexible PRN, and may be performed onsite or via telehealth. The Physical Therapist may need to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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-language 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 frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques and lift fifty pounds of dead weight alone.
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.
Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans of care and discharge plans.
Comply with state and federal guidelines for accurate, timely billing and medical-record documentation.
Establish 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 throughout the cluster.
Remain available to answer PTA questions and directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks during group and individual treatment.
Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams, and contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head activities, and family conferences.
Maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues, and refer patients to other rehabilitation team members as appropriate.
Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
Follow policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
Maintain professional and management skills through interactions with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license where applicable and stay aware of issues affecting physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate methods of care delivery; 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 delegated assignments, and perform other duties as assigned.