Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by:
  • assisting in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate
  • implementing treatment for all assigned patients
  • complying with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation
• establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation
• Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in the following activates:
  • actively integrating physical therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plan
  • contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the PT
  • establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community
  • making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team
  • maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered physical therapist informed directly, and in a timely manner, of patient progress and community issues
  • adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations
  • adhering to the requirements of the patient’s rights and privacy
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate)
• 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 community

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
• Competency Checklist completed by a peer PT before beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation
• Effective clinical problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports