PRN Physical Therapist
About The Position
St. Paul’s PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) serves people age 55 and older who have chronic illnesses or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to live as independently as possible at home and in the community. The program coordinates medical, social, and home care services through a hands-on approach. The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The PT designs and implements therapy programs to help participants maintain independence and live safely in the community. The PT assesses participants and collaborates with the IDT on personalized care plans, selecting acute restorative or maintenance care and strategies to optimize function. The PT oversees implementation, conducts reassessments as needed, and works with the IDT to support quality care. Services may be provided at the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, or participants’ homes. The PT also assists with ordering, inventorying, distributing, and maintaining participants’ durable medical equipment. This is an on-call position, with typical coverage needed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
- At least one year of experience as a physical therapist working with geriatric populations.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California.
- Must clear fingerprint checks through the DOJ and FBI and pass drug-screen clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement physical therapy programs to help participants maintain independence and live safely in the community.
- Assess participants and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.
- Determine whether participants need acute restorative or maintenance care and identify strategies to optimize function.
- Oversee implementation of care plans and perform reassessments as needed.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
- Deliver services in settings such as the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and participants’ homes.
- Assist with ordering, inventorying, distributing, and maintaining durable medical equipment for participants.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
- Same-day pay available.
- Flexible vacation time: 17 days.
- Paid sick time.
- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year.
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
- 403(b) with match.
- Child care available.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Upward mobility opportunities.
