PACE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES•San Francisco, CA

7d•$112,247 - $128,752•Onsite

About The Position

The PACE Physical Therapist (PT) provides autonomous professional physical therapy services as a member of the NEMS PACE interdisciplinary team, working under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager. The PT plans, organizes, and conducts individual and group physical therapy services to help participants achieve optimal independence and improve or restore functions affected by illness or injury. The role includes consultation and teaching for participants, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and requires knowledge and skills to care for frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and NEMS PACE standards. The PT also participates in supervising rehabilitation therapy assistants. The PT assesses participants’ needs, preferences, goals, and rehabilitation potential; establishes measurable goals and treatment plans; provides and evaluates therapy; and contributes to participants’ plans of care as an interdisciplinary team member. The PT instructs participants and decision-makers in exercise programs, gait training, transfers, activities of daily living, home modifications, and equipment use. The role also involves staff training, recordkeeping, home visits and home health as needed, and appropriate use of Epic. The PT supports NEMS PACE’s philosophy and goals, maintains participant confidentiality and a safe environment, participates in meetings and committees as directed, complies with applicable regulations and the APTA code of ethics, and maintains continuing education requirements. After-hours on-call coverage may be provided as needed. The position is FLSA exempt and classified as OSHA high-risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Meet the educational requirements set by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Current license to practice as a physical therapist in California.
Current BLS and First Aid certifications.
Fluently speak, read, and write English.
Comply with federal and state regulations, the APTA code of ethics, and continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population.
At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.
Two to five years of professional physical therapy experience in a healthcare setting, excluding internship experience.
Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese).
Fluency in other languages.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and periodic physical therapy assessments to determine participants’ care needs, preferences, and goals.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and treatment plans for rehabilitation.
Evaluate participants using diagnostic and prognostic procedures and assess rehabilitation potential.
Participate as an active interdisciplinary team member in developing and revising participants’ plans of care.
Develop, implement, and continually evaluate rehabilitation programs to promote, restore, or maintain participants’ functioning.
Report treatment responses to the interdisciplinary team and adjust treatment plans and goals as appropriate.
Provide direct physical therapy services to participants.
Instruct participants and their decision-makers in home exercise programs, gait training, transfers, activities of daily living care, home modifications, and equipment care and use.
Consult with participants and decision-makers about expectations and short- and long-term goals.
Recommend equipment, transportation, community service referrals, and rehabilitative support for families.
Train professional and paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, equipment use, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, and home exercise programs.
Supervise paraprofessional staff in duties related to physical therapy and document supervision according to established procedures.
Maintain productivity and participant-care records, including documentation of care and progress.
Provide home visits and home health as needed.
Use Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as a content and workflow expert in resolving issues and proposing solutions.
Support a quiet and safe environment and maintain confidentiality of participant records, reports, and discussions.
Participate in developing and maintaining NEMS PACE policies and procedures, particularly those related to rehabilitation services.
Participate in NEMS PACE committees as directed by the Center Manager and attend scheduled staff and participant-care meetings as requested.
Advise the Center Manager on improving accountability of NEMS PACE services to participants and referral sources.
Maintain schedule flexibility and respond to emergencies and workload changes; promptly inform the Center Manager of unusual incidents.
Use supplies and equipment economically and maintain professional conduct in the clinical area.
Recognize professional limits, seek guidance when needed, respond constructively to criticism, and serve as a role model for students and staff.
Comply with federal and state regulations, the APTA code of ethics, and continuing education requirements.
Provide after-hours on-call support to PACE participants when the center is closed, as needed.
Perform other duties as required by the manager or supervisor.