Physical Therapist

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us? A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us. Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors. Professional Growth : Access to training and career development. Competitive Compensation: Medical/Dental Generous Paid Time Off 401K with Match* Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program BE PART OF OUR MISSION! Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires. Physical Therapist JOB SUMMARY Plans, organizes, and implements Physical Therapy services for PACE participants. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides high quality care and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT). Performs in-person assessments for participants at initial enrollment and as-needed ongoing as determined by the IDT. Assesses the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes and prosthesis. Ability to assess participant’s home for safety and mobility. Recommend home modifications and equipment. Plans for physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies. Administers physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies. Confer with interdisciplinary team on participant care issues. Documents evaluation, assessment, plan and treatment rendered accurately and in timely according to policy. Measures effectiveness of treatment, document and revise plan accordingly. Educates and instructs participants/family in procedures, home programs and document training and understanding by participant/family. Trains PACE staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s). Provides care and services in the center, clinic, contracted facilities, and participants’ homes according to each participant’s plan of care. Assists participant to function at most independent level possible. Develops and maintains positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants and their families/significant others, and members of the community. Assists the interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant rehabilitation needs of the participant and families Collaborates with…