BoldAge PACE
Physical Therapist – BoldAge PACE
The Physical Therapist at BoldAge PACE provides comprehensive physical therapy services to elderly participants, focusing on assessment, treatment, and education to improve independence and quality of life. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, performing home safety evaluations, recommending adaptive equipment, and documenting progress.
The position requires licensure, clinical experience with elderly or frail populations, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
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
Job Summary 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.
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. 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 consistently to achieve identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies.
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 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 the 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.
Participates 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
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.
One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; if not present, training will be provided upon hiring.
Equal Employment Opportunity BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Match begins after one year of employment.
Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Full‑time
Keywords
Physical therapy
Elderly care
Rehabilitation
PACE program
Home safety assessment
Interdisciplinary team
Adaptive equipment
Patient education
Licensed physical therapist
Geriatrics
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The position requires licensure, clinical experience with elderly or frail populations, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
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
Job Summary 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.
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. 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 consistently to achieve identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies.
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 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 the 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.
Participates 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
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.
One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; if not present, training will be provided upon hiring.
Equal Employment Opportunity BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Match begins after one year of employment.
Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Full‑time
Keywords
Physical therapy
Elderly care
Rehabilitation
PACE program
Home safety assessment
Interdisciplinary team
Adaptive equipment
Patient education
Licensed physical therapist
Geriatrics
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