Physical Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Laporte, PA

13d•$50 - $55

About The Position

Provides physical therapy and related services to patients in skilled nursing facilities while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients and following physical therapy principles, practices, and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The role includes screening and evaluating patients; developing initial and ongoing treatment plans and discharge plans; supervising assistants and Rehab Techs; and handling case management responsibilities. The Physical Therapist represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service and complies with applicable state and federal regulations. Reliant describes itself as the largest independent rehabilitation therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals. It operates in more than 38 states and approximately 850 buildings and offers opportunities related to location, schedule, and professional development. The company provides clinical training, systems, and protocols to support effective and compliant therapy, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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.
Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English-language instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Responsibilities

Optimize patients’ functionality and skills by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks during group and individual treatment, in accordance with state practice acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong physical therapy program.
Develop clinical expertise and professional and management skills through interactions with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and awareness of issues affecting physical therapy and the health care environment.
Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes within applicable guidelines.
Follow facility infection-control procedures and environmental-safety protocols.
Read, write, speak, and comprehend English-language instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.