Physical Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Rehabilitation seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide and supervise physical therapy services across Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care communities. You will screen, evaluate, and treat residents, developing and updating plans of care while coordinating with the care team and complying with state regulations.

You will supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs, participate in community programs, and help advance rehabilitation services within the cluster.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving and action planning skills.
• Team collaboration and effective communication are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse communities and colleagues.
• Proficiency in English in clinical documentation and instructions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide, direct, and supervise physical therapy to residents.
• Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs within OBRA/state guidelines.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation in medical records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Travel between communities as required and attend mandatory meetings.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

English proficiency

Fast-paced work

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet navigation

Job description

• This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting.

Overview

• This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting.

We are open to onsite or Telehealth

Summary

Provides physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provides quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and Rehab Techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintains 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 communities and clients. Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and 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.
• Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in the following activities:
• actively integrating physical therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications.
• 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,
• developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
• adhering to Reliant Rehabilitation and client specific policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness; and
• 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.
• Understands various 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.
• This position requires patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Must be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Competency:

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
• Be 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.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

Computer Skills

• 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)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise the work of one or more Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehab Techs, and/or Physical Therapy students, following state practice act guidelines by providing consultation and clinical supervision; creating and ensuring treatment plans are executed; and assisting the RDO and DOR with clinical development of PTAs and rehab techs in the various covered communities.