PACE LIFE Physical Therapist
About The Position
The PACE Life Physical Therapist evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participations and/or family in care as part of the PACE Organization. This position may also directly lead the work activity of aides, assistants and students. This position works in the PACE Center and in participant's homes. The PACE Life Physical Therapist conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops plan of care, completes coordination of medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants' caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies. The Physical Therapist delivers care in a prompt and professional manner always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
- Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
- HSAED required.
- Valid NJ Driver's License, Registration and Insurance required.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as Physical Therapist.
- Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly patient.
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
- Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competency with physical therapy assessment skills, treatment implementation and proficiency with modalities, as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- evaluates participants
- administers physical therapy treatments
- records progress
- instructs participations and/or family in care
- conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments
- develops plan of care
- completes coordination of medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant
- documenting changes in a participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
