Physical Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Merced, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening. Joining Reliant Rehabilitation means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities. Their leadership team began their careers as therapists and promotes from within. You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance, ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support partners. With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. This includes providing quality patient care, screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and Rehab Techs, and case management responsibilities. The role requires professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients, and adherence to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Requirements

Maintain a valid state license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Responsibilities

Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
Directly supervise PTA and Rehab Tech in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong physical therapy program
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain a valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports