Physical Therapist

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gary and Mary West PACE is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants both at the Center and in their homes. The Physical Therapist will work closely with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff, and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to maximize participant independence and safety, and to develop or restore function. Collaboration with the Occupational Therapist is key to efficiently operating the rehabilitation department. The position requires promoting West PACE values, team culture, and mission through effective work with colleagues and stakeholders. The organization is a non-profit affiliated with West Health, focused on enabling seniors to age in place independently by providing comprehensive health and supportive care.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state of California, or proof of license.
Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or Current Basic Life Support (BLS) /First Aid Certification required.
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.
Minimum of two years Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Responsibilities

Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants.
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans, including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity.
Supervise the Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
Provide training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.
Order, track, and manage maintenance for equipment.
Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition or functional status.
Work with the other members of the IDT to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home).
In coordination with the Marketing Team, support enrollment of prospective participants into the program.
Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support.
Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families.
Follow West PACE policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training, and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.