Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

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.
• 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 facilities and clients.
• Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy.
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to 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.
• 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 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 facility.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Qualifications:

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

Professional Development:

• Reliant offers opportunities to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline.
• Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.
• Access to continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way.

Why Reliant:

• Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs).
• Great corporate support.
• Therapy company run by therapists with decades of experience.
• A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry.
• Operating in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapist's needs in location, schedule, or development.

Benefits:

• 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.