Physical Therapist $5,000 Bonus

About the role

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. The Physical Therapist plans, organizes, and implements Physical Therapy services for PACE participants. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, providing treatment, and teaching participants, caregivers, or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community.

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.
• Assesses participant’s home for safety and mobility; recommends home modifications and equipment.
• Plans physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies.
• Administers physical therapy treatment programs consistent with achieving identified goals and recognized standards.
• Confers with interdisciplinary team on participant care issues.
• Documents evaluation, assessment, plan, and treatment rendered accurately and in a timely manner according to policy.
• Measures effectiveness of treatment, documents, and revises plan accordingly.
• Educates and instructs participants/family in procedures, home programs, and documents training and understanding.
• 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 (ADLs).
• Provides care and services in the center, clinic, contracted facilities, and participants’ homes according to each participant’s plan of care.
• Assists participants to function at the most independent level possible.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants, families/significant others, and community members.
• Assists interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant rehabilitation needs of participants and families; collaborates to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Maintains regular attendance at and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes and collaborates in care planning decisions and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
• Performs 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 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 per 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.
• Participates in continuing education classes and required staff and training meetings.
• Maintains professional affiliations, required certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; if not present, training will be provided upon hiring.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical/Dental coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with Match (match begins after one year of employment)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program