PRN Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE. The PT designs and implements a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The PT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on acute restorative or maintenance levels of care and determining strategies to optimize function. The PT oversees care plan execution, performs reassessments as needed, and works with the IDT to ensure high-quality care. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and participants' homes. The PT also assists with ordering, inventorying, distributing, and maintaining durable medical equipment for participants. This is an on-call position, with typical coverage needed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Requirements
- Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
- At least one year of experience as a physical therapist working with geriatric populations.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely in the community.
- Conduct participant assessments and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.
- Determine strategies to optimize function for participants receiving acute restorative or maintenance care.
- Oversee execution of care plans and perform reassessments as needed.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
- Provide services in the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home settings.
- Assist with ordering, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
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