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Reliant Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation, Garretson, South Dakota, United States, 57030

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Position Title Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real 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 necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.

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.

Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapist’s needs in location, schedule, or development.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Packages.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and company‑paid life insurance.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

PTO Share Program.

PTO Buy‑Back Program.

Annual Performance Reviews.

Maternity Support Program.

Company‑sponsored continuing education courses.

Clinical Leadership Support.

Tuition Loan Repayment Program.

Flexible Schedules.

Education / Experience

Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

Computer Skills

Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.

Basic Internet navigation skills.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license.

Responsibilities Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) 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. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain 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. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.

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 and 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, and 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.

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