Physical Therapist

Brio Living Services • Blackman Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at Thome PACE, you will help participants maintain and improve mobility, strength, and functional independence through individualized therapy, exercise, gait training, and ambulation support. You will evaluate participants, develop and update Plans of Care, provide and oversee therapeutic interventions, and recommend adaptive equipment and other supports based on participants’ needs.

You will work as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, partnering with care professionals to coordinate services, support transitions of care, and communicate changes in participant status. In addition to direct participant care, you will help lead maintenance and group exercise programs, educate families and staff, and contribute to quality improvement efforts that enhance the physical therapy program.

The position is in the Therapy Department at Thome PACE in Jackson, Michigan. The schedule is exempt, at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated duties are a summary and may not include every duty required for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained prior to 2000, or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained after 2000.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in treating the geriatric population.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with participants, families, and care teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to educate participants and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and mobility techniques.
• Ability to adapt effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a home health or PACE setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of participants’ mobility, physical condition, and functional abilities.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized Plans of Care with appropriate therapy goals and treatment interventions.
• Provide and oversee physical therapy services, including exercise, gait training, ambulation, and maintenance therapy programs.
• Develop and support group exercise programs designed to help participants maintain function and mobility.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, specialized footwear, and prosthetic needs in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions.
• Communicate changes in participant status to the care team to support coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Participate in discharge planning for participants transitioning from hospitals, assisted living communities, or skilled nursing facilities.
• Educate participants’ families, friends, and Thome PACE staff on treatment plan components that can safely be carried out by others.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives focused on strengthening therapy services and participant outcomes.

Benefits

• Six weeks of flexible time off per year, plus paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time team members, starting on the first of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay with the option to transfer daily earnings instantly.
• Team member referral bonus of $500.
• Tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time