Physical Therapist (32 Hours A week!)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Durham, NC

18h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist under the supervision of the Center Manager, provides physical therapy services to program participants. Provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants. Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package. With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in state where practicing
Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
Must clear the background check.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Responsibilities

Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment.
Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
Conducts an in-person physical therapy re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in, Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
Provides treatment to participants and implements physical therapy procedures consistent in achieving identified goals.
Grades activities to facilitate goals.
Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.
Evaluates participant’s needs.
Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.
Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.
Assesses the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to Interdisciplinary Team.
Receives authorization prior to purchases.
Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.
Assists as liaison with Senior Community Care nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents.