Physical Therapist-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare • Murrieta, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing participants with rehabilitative physical therapy treatment. This role will provide clinical physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for program participants, on an acute restorative or maintenance level. In addition, this role will integrate physical therapy treatment plans into the plan of care (POC) as directed by the provider orders. Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. This role is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus!

Requirements

• Valid CA Physical Therapist license in good standing required and maintained as a condition of employment
• One year of physical therapy experience in a geriatric setting required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are required for all PACE employees in accordance with CMS and DHCS requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• two years of experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates participants for rehabilitation needs of acute, restorative, or maintenance levels according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Collaborates with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding the rehabilitation needs of participants
• Documents participant POCs for all referral provided to participants to other NHC services, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical clinic
• Communicates with staff regarding participants’ needs in areas of positioning, mobility, and safety, as needed
• Communicates with family members and caregivers to ensure that recommendations are feasible for participants and their caregivers can appropriately assist
• Provides physical therapy treatments, including modality treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training
• Provides written instructions and illustrations of movements to participants and caregiver for at home use, as needed
• Ensures that participants and caregivers understand the durable medical equipment (DME) loan program’s terms and policies
• Delegates therapy plans for specific participants to the physical therapy support team according to the complexity of the participants’ needs and the nature of procedures according to the California Physical Therapy Practice Act or other applicable state specific regulations
• Instructs participants and caregivers in the use and maintenance of DME and methods used to enhance the mobility, safety, and functional independence of participants
• Makes home visits and educational sessions as needed and indicated in the POC; documents activities and participant/caregiver responses in participant’s chart
• Discusses POC with multi-disciplinary team to integrate services with overall POC for participants
• Participates on the interdisciplinary team, peer review, and QM activities
• Documents all procedures performed in participant’s medical chart according to NHC policies and procedures
• Provides guidance to staff and team members that is consistent with state laws and company policies
• Orders, inventories, distributes, and maintains DME for participants
• Orients and educates contract physical therapists on NHC systems and goals
• Identifies defective DME and takes appropriate action to repair or replace items
• Ensures that DME loans, returns, repairs, and purchases are documented in the appropriate records per department policies
• Makes purchases appropriate for participants and rehab operations within established department budget and goals
• Solicits ideas from staff for ongoing improvements and efficiencies of the rehab department
• Provides specific training to non-rehab staff in relation to participant needs, such as CNAs and drivers
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of POCs for participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate, and monitor the care participants

Benefits

• Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Two plus weeks of vacation
• Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing
• Sick/Personal time
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k)
• optional Health and Wellness events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed