Physical Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Burlingame, CA

3d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Provides physical therapy and related services to patients in assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and managing cases in accordance with physical therapy practices, Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. The Physical Therapist maintains positive, patient-centered interactions with communities, patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clients while representing Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service. The position involves clinical consultation and supervision for PTAs and Rehab Techs across covered communities, participation in community and interdisciplinary care activities, and contribution to the development of rehabilitation programs and services. The Physical Therapist must maintain a valid state license where applicable, follow patient privacy and safety requirements, and comply with documentation, billing, infection control, and emergency preparedness policies. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting, including the ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone. The role is available full-time, part-time, or PRN. Full-time schedules are up to 40 hours per week at $55–$65 per hour; part-time schedules are up to 20–25 hours per week at $55–$65 per hour; PRN pay is $60–$75 per hour.

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 sound 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, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and basic Internet navigation skills.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; must be able to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
Ability to supervise one or more PTAs, Rehab Techs, and/or physical therapy students in accordance with state practice act guidelines.

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 and 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 PTAs with consultation, clinical supervision, and support.
Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs during skilled group and individual treatment, supporting effective resource use and development of clinical skills in accordance with state practice acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams and contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative, and family conference activities and communications.
Maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues, make appropriate referrals within the rehabilitation team, and develop or implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
Follow community and Reliant Rehabilitation policies for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education; maintain awareness of issues affecting physical therapy and the health care environment.
Apply relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods while providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly in accordance with 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 and responsibilities as assigned.