PACE Physical Therapist

Valir Health•Shawnee, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.

Requirements

Licensed Oklahoma Physical Therapist
Either at least 1 year working with the frail/elderly or approved training
Current CPR Certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exhibits caring attitude toward patients and families
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and coordinate patient evaluations and treatments based upon age-specific needs
Evaluates / considers whole participant incorporating data from the medical record assessing the participants functional status, physical disability, movement dysfunction and pain, community mobility and rehabilitation potential.
Correlate data from the evaluation to determine IDT plan of care, directed toward short-term and long-term goals.
Follow all policies and procedures for documentation and form completion
Participate in IDT conferences and work as a team player for continuity of care
Administer treatment requiring the advanced skills and knowledge of a specialist, focusing on posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, healing and repair
Determine appropriateness of participants response to treatment and consult with physician and team concerning modifications in care plan.
Analyze tasks and adapt the environment, tools, materials, treatments to the needs of patients and their socio-cultural context.
Schedule participants for treatments according to volume of patient load and demand, including coordinating participants schedule with other services and non-direct care tasks.
Delegate participant treatment to support personnel according to their expertise / experience, maintaining the responsibility for the participant and treatment programs at all times.
Other duties as assigned.