Physical Therapist PACE (CI-1.0)

Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness PACE

1040 Sierra Drive Greenwood, Indiana 46143

The Physical Therapist I is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist instructs and directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians as assigned. This position evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance, and promote injury prevention. The Physical Therapist performs documentation and quality improvement, as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

The PACE program's vision statement is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities. PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE- (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
  
• Practice Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
• No Weekends, Evenings, or Holidays
  
• Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
  
• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. Physical Therapy. Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
  
• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
  
• Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
  
• Trains and educates patients and family members or other support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
  
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
  
• Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
  
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
  
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree- Physical Therapy- Required
  
• Doctorate- Physical Therapy- Preferred
  
• 1 Year Physical Therapy Experience- Preferred
  
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
  
• Physical Therapist License (PT)- State Licensing Board- Required
  

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 50%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.