Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Physical Therapist Assistant – Senior Living

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Summary: Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive interaction with communities and clients in line with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Deliver quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervise rehab technicians (where required), and perform case management duties.

Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients and communities, adhering to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Physical Therapist Assistant role focused on improving functional abilities and patient outcomes in senior living communities.

• Under direction of licensed PT, optimize functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by assisting in screening and providing input to initial patient evaluations.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele, reflecting patient‑centered care.
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient care in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
• Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in activities such as integrating PT’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans, contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the PT.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other health‑care professionals and colleagues in the community.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keep the licensed or registered PT informed directly and in a timely manner of patient progress and community issues.
• Adhere to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations.
• Adhere to the requirements of patient 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) and awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and healthcare environment.
• Understand relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, and provide quality care and reasonable goals/outcomes within guidelines.
• Comply with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
• Position requires frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; capable of lifting 30 pounds of dead weight alone.
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
• Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Adhere to policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.

Effective clinical problem‑solving skills, teamwork, strong verbal and written communication, ability to build relationships with diverse populations, English literacy, and ability to work in a fast‑paced, productive environment.

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

Waterford, CT

$75,000.00 – $90,000.00