Physical Therapist Assistant

Up to $7,500 full-time sign-on bonus. This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors.

About the role

Join Reliant’s therapy team and make a real impact in the lives of patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists deliver necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. You will have opportunities to advance your career through continuing education, clinical ladder progression, and collaboration with top professionals in the field. Our executive team began their careers as therapists, and we prioritize promoting from within. We provide ongoing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy delivery for patients and SNF partners.

Why Reliant

• Largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
• Therapy company led by therapists with decades of experience
• Opportunities for professional growth as a therapist and leader
• Operations in 38+ states across approximately 850 facilities, offering flexibility in location, schedule, and career development

Benefits

• Competitive pay packages
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• PTO Share Program
• PTO Buy-Back Program
• Annual performance reviews
• Maternity Support Program
• Company-sponsored continuing education courses
• Clinical leadership support
• Tuition loan repayment program
• Flexible schedules

Requirements

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license
• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
• Basic internet navigation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients in accordance with physical therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines
• Deliver quality patient care, including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy
• Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients under the direction of the licensed physical therapist
• Build and strengthen the physical therapy program
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, self-study, and continuing education
• Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession and the healthcare environment
• Understand relevant payment models, billing, treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods
• Provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes within established guidelines
• Comply with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within a facility
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English for instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Note: Pay rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).