PRN Physical Therapist

St. Paul's Senior Services•San Diego, CA

11d•$41•Hybrid

About The Position

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an innovative program for individuals 55 years or older, living with chronic illness or disabilities, who need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. This is an On-Call position with typical coverage needed during Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing 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 either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The PT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Requirements

Graduate of a PT 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 experience as a PT working with geriatric populations.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California (CA)
Able to clear fingerprints through DOJ and FBI.
Able to clear a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community.
Conducting participant assessments.
Collaborating with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function.
Overseeing the execution of these care plans.
Performing reassessments as needed.
Working closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care.
Delivering services across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments.
Assisting in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.