Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Join Reliant's therapy team, where you will make a significant impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide essential rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.

Job Description

• Provides physical therapy and related services for patients 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.
• 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.
• Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy.
• Provides consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
• Directly supervises 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.
• Builds a strong physical therapy program.
• Enhances clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintains a valid state license and 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.
• Provides quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Complies with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Requirements

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid physical therapist state license.
• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
• Basic Internet navigation skills.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $1,500.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with multiple plans to choose from.
• Life Insurance (Free and add-on).
• 401K.
• PTO (Increased over time).
• Competitive pay packages.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability.
• CEU courses provided by CEU 360.
• Tuition repayment programs.
• Clinical leadership support.
• Flexible schedules.

Community Overview

Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs). We offer great corporate support with a therapy company run by therapists with decades of experience. Currently operating in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings, we provide plenty of opportunities that fit any therapist's needs in location, schedule, or development.