Physical Therapist - Altoona

Senior LIFE • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

Senior LIFE is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its interdisciplinary team in Altoona. Senior LIFE is a home- and community-based Medicare and Medicaid program that provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community, helping them remain at home while receiving needed care. The role combines direct care with strategic, analytical, and creative work. The Physical Therapist develops, implements, and assesses therapy-based initiatives aligned with individual and group care plans, and works with other care professionals to support members’ ongoing Plans of Care.

Requirements

• Current license to practice physical therapy in Pennsylvania.
• Relevant degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience working specifically with an elderly or geriatric population.
• Strong clinical competency and ability to troubleshoot diverse circumstances.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Versatility and a genuine desire to support an elderly community.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate members’ mobility and physical therapy needs, and develop approaches to improve strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control, neuromuscular function, and pain or discomfort.
• Develop treatment programs and goals for members and caregivers, and establish periodic check-ins to measure progress.
• Evaluate members’ home environments to reduce hazards and identify additional in-home support needs.
• Document care-plan changes, therapeutic recommendations, and participation in individual therapies and group activities in Data Pace.
• Assess members’ functional status and adjust or enhance treatment approaches as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements for individual members and the LIFE Center community.
• Complete fall-risk assessments and develop individualized plans to reduce identified risks.
• Participate actively on interdisciplinary teams and provide physicians, nurses, dieticians, occupational therapists, and other caregivers with updates, recommendations, timelines, and other information relevant to members’ Plans of Care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level