Physical Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•San Jose, CA

7d•$65 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy and related services in an assisted living, independent living, and memory care setting. The role supports patients while maintaining positive interactions with communities and clients and following physical therapy practices and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Responsibilities include screening and evaluating patients, developing and updating treatment and discharge plans, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and performing case management. The position promotes quality, patient-centered care, adheres to state and federal regulations, and may require travel between communities and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
Valid physical therapist state license where applicable.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including 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.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone and frequently perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to meet supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable 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.
Maintain accurate and timely billing and medical-record documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Establish effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, 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 during skilled group and individual treatment.
Participate in community and interdisciplinary patient-care activities, utilization review, case management, administrative and family conferences, and related communications.
Build working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues, make appropriate rehabilitation-team referrals, and develop or implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
Follow policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license where applicable and awareness of issues affecting physical therapy and health care.
Apply relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate methods of service delivery while providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments; perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise PTAs, Rehab Techs, and/or physical therapy students, ensuring treatment plans are carried out and supporting their clinical development with the RDO and DOR.