Physical Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•San Andreas, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening. Reliant is a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), offering necessary rehabilitation services for a vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you have the opportunity to advance your career through a continuing education platform, climbing the clinical ladder, and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others working at the top of their discipline. The executive team started their careers as therapists, and the company promotes from within. Reliant also provides a team of clinicians for continuing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to SNFs and LTACHs, operating in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings, offering various opportunities in location, schedule, or development. New graduates are welcome, and a tuition repayment program is available.

Requirements

A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
Basic Internet navigation skills
Valid physical therapist state license

Responsibilities

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.
Provides quality patient care including 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.
Maintains 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.
Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
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