Physical Therapist
JOB SUMMARYPlans, 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 the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
- Maintains regular attendance at and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Team meetings, communicates participant changes and collaborates with team members in care planning decisions and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
- Performs the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
- Actively participates in quality improvement projects and meetings.
Fulfills the role of other IDT member(s) as needed according to licensure and competency requirements. - Attends and actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings related to participant care or daily operations, in-services and community agency meetings.
- Completes all documentation of clinical service in participants' medical records, including initial assessments; reassessments; change of status; and other significant events according to PACE documentation requirements.
- Follows all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants, and families.
- Practices standard precautions.
- Maintains a safe working environment, following safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
- Maintains professional affiliations, required certifications and continuing education requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:- Bilingual and fluent in Hmong preferred
- Advanced degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state
- Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
- 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the role).
* Match begins after one year of employment
Full time days, Monday -Friday
Full time
