Physical Therapist Senior Living
About The Position
Provides physical therapy and related services to patients in senior living communities in accordance with physical therapy principles, Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing and updating treatment and discharge plans, providing patient care, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and handling case management responsibilities. The Physical Therapist is expected to maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, clients, communities, and interdisciplinary teams while delivering quality, patient-centered care. The position provides consultation and clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehab Techs, and potentially physical therapy students across covered communities. It also contributes to community and interdisciplinary care, utilization review, case management, referrals, program development, and ongoing professional development. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours and the ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays. Patient lifting is frequent, and the individual must be able to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
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 achieving 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, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- 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 capable of lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
Responsibilities
- Screen residents as appropriate and evaluate and treat referred patients who may benefit from therapy.
- Provide, direct, and oversee physical therapy services to optimize patients’ functionality and skills.
- Comply with state and federal requirements for accurate, 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) throughout the cluster and provide consultation, clinical supervision, and availability to answer their questions.
- Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks in group and individual treatment, supporting effective resource use and clinical skill development in accordance with applicable requirements and policies.
- Integrate physical therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams and contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head activities, and family conferences and communications.
- Maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues and make appropriate referrals to other rehabilitation team members.
- Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Follow community-specific and Reliant Rehabilitation policies related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights and privacy.
- 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 the health care environment.
- Apply relevant payment-model, billing, and treatment guidelines and provide clinically appropriate care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Follow infection-control procedures and environmental-safety protocols in the community.
- Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
- Follow 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 delegated assignments.
- Supervise PTAs, Rehab Techs, and/or physical therapy students in accordance with state practice acts; provide consultation and clinical supervision, ensure treatment plans are executed, and assist the RDO and DOR with clinical development.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
