Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities.
• Maintain 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.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
• Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• 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.
• Understand 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.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
• Basic Internet navigation skills.
• Certificates And Licenses: Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license.