Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.  

Join The Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky PACE as a Physical Therapist in Florence, KY.   This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $98,600 - $106,400,  based on experience.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm , occasional evenings and weekends

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

 

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal& Sick Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
• Career scholarships

OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Center Director, provides physical therapy services to program participants. Provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Senior CommUnity Care (SCC) participants attending the PACE Center, placed in a SNF and/or residing in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the SCC PACE Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment
for participants.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable older individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1.Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum. Current Physical Therapy license required.
2. Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
3. Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations after having direct participant contact.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
5. Must clear the background check.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population
• Effective listening, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and apply good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of practice boundaries for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.).
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Community Care and approved by CMS after working independently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
2. Conducts an in-person physical therapy re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.
3. Functions as a collaborative member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in, Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
4. Provides treatment to participants and implements physical therapy procedures consistent in achieving identified goals. Grades activities to facilitate goals. Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.
5. Evaluates each participant’s needs. Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.
6. Assesses the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to Interdisciplinary Team. Receives authorization prior
to purchases. Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.
7. Assists as liaison with Senior CommUnity Care nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents to assure continuity of care.
8. Evaluates charts and reports on participant’s progress, documents physical therapy notes in the participant’s medical record according to Senior CommUnity Care charting requirements.
9. Assists in recommending physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.  Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
10. Directs, supervises, performs initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the Physical Therapy Assistant.
11. Performs competencies on appropriate direct care staff as needed.
12. Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of direct reports are defined and understood.
13. Assists in training and provides ongoing education and clinical supervision for Physical Therapist Assistant(s). Adheres to department policy and physical   therapy practice laws on Physical Therapy Association practice and reports to direct supervisor regarding these issues.
14. Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
15. Educates and instructs participants and family members regarding in-home exercise programs:
gait training; transfers; Activity of Daily Living (ADL); home modifications; care and use of equipment.
16. Trains staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing ADLs.
17. Assists with data collection and prepares reports. Maintains any necessary participant statistics.
18. Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
19. Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
20. Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
21. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.
22. Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.  Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
23. Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
24. Performs other duties as required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
1. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment.
2. Subject to unpleasant odors.

About Us  

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Northern) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Located in the welcoming community of Florence , part of the greater Northern Kentucky region. Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, offering access to a vibrant riverfront city with dining, arts, and cultural attractions. Convenient access to the scenic Ohio River corridor, with parks, walking trails, and riverfront views.

 

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.