Physical Therapist Senior Living

Responsibilities

• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy in the following: screening of residents, as appropriate.
• Evaluate and treat patients who may benefit from therapy as referred by state approved referral source.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation in the medical record.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
• Refer patients for treatment to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) throughout the cluster.
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs throughout the cluster.
• Maintain availability to answer questions from 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.

Qualifications

• Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer PT may complete a Competency Checklist.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results.
• A strong team player.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Basic Internet navigation skills.
• Certificates And Licenses: Valid physical therapist state license (where applicable).