Physical Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Rawlins, WY

11d•$50 - $60

About The Position

Reliant Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist for PRN and full-time work. The role provides physical therapy and related services to patients in skilled nursing facilities, following physical therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The therapist screens and evaluates patients, develops initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, supervises assistants and Rehab Techs, and performs case management responsibilities. The position maintains professional interactions with facility clients and adheres to applicable state and federal regulations. The therapist helps patients optimize functionality and skills, provides consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs, and builds a strong physical therapy program. The role also involves ongoing professional development, knowledge of relevant payment models and billing and treatment guidelines, infection control and environmental safety compliance, and communication in English. Reliant describes opportunities for career advancement through continuing education and a clinical ladder, along with clinical training, protocols, and corporate support.

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

Provide, direct, and/or oversee physical therapy to optimize patients’ functionality and skills.
Screen and evaluate patients and develop initial and ongoing treatment plans and discharge plans.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks during group and individual treatment, consistent with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong physical therapy program.
Enhance clinical expertise and professional and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and awareness of issues related to physical therapy and the health care environment.
Apply relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate methods of service delivery while providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
Follow facility infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Maintain professional conduct and positive interactions with facility clients.