Physical Therapist | PACE Program

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

Physical Therapists—This Is Why You’re Burned Out. 95% productivity demands. Admin-controlled caseloads. Little room for real clinical judgment. Sound familiar? Burnout in physical therapy is skyrocketing, fueled by unsustainable patient volumes, documentation overload, and administrative pressure. PACE changes everything. This all-inclusive, community-based model puts you back in control— giving you the freedom to practice with intention, autonomy, and expertise. This is how healthcare should be delivered. Midland Care Connection Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, it offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. PACE Program The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies—all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services. By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity. Physical Therapist Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help older adults maintain and improve their mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function so they can remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. They assess each participant’s physical abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training, monitor progress, adjust care based on needs, and educate participants and caregivers on safe movement, fall prevention, and appropriate home strategies. The PT also collaborates with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care and support quality of life for frail elderly participants enrolled in the PACE program.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Kansas
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
Experience working with older adults or geriatric populations
Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, mobility training, and fall prevention
Ability to perform physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a PACE program, home health, long-term care, or skilled nursing setting
Familiarity with chronic disease management and age-related conditions
Experience providing caregiver education and patient training
Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
Strong organizational and time-management skill

Responsibilities

Assess each participant’s physical abilities
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training
Monitor progress
Adjust care based on needs
Educate participants and caregivers on safe movement, fall prevention, and appropriate home strategies
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care and support quality of life for frail elderly participants enrolled in the PACE program.

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program