PACE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ($20,000 Sign On Bonus)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Working under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager, the PACE PT is independent in the application of physical therapy knowledge and skills. Provides autonomous professional physical therapy services as member of the NEMS PACE interdisciplinary team. Plans, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group physical therapy services to enable participant to achieve optimal levels of independent functioning and improve or restore functions which have been impaired, reduced or permanently lost by illness or injury. Provides consultation and teaching to participants, families, and the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for and provide service to frail elderly participants according to the assigned responsibilities and NEMS PACE standards. Participates in the supervision of rehab therapy assistant(s).


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Services

• Conducts initial and periodic occupational therapy assessments to determine PACE Participants' care needs, preferences, and goals. Establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up treatment plans to administer rehabilitation treatment.
• Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, Participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in Participants' condition or medical status.
• Evaluates participants by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures; evaluates participant's rehabilitation potential.
• Participates in the development and revision of the participant's plan of care as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore or maintain participant's optimum level of functioning, ensuring integration into interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Conducts an ongoing evaluation of the participant's rehabilitation program to assess the progress and effectiveness of treatment.
• Reports participant's treatment response to the NEMS PACE interdisciplinary team; changes treatment plan and goals, accordingly.
• Provides direct physical therapy for participants.
• Instructs participant and their decision-makers regarding in-home exercise program, gait training, transfers, ADL care, home modification, and on the care and use of equipment.
• Consults with participant and their decision-makers regarding individual expectations, as well as, long- and short-term goals.
• Makes recommendations for equipment, transportation and community services referrals for participants, as well as, rehabilitative support for family.
• Provides training to professional and paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, home exercise program, etc.
• Supervises paraprofessional staff in the performance of their duties as they relate to Physical Therapy. Documents the supervision, per established procedures.
• Maintains productivity per program expectation.
• Maintains necessary record keeping functions pertaining to participant care and progress.
• Provides home visits & home health as needed.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.

General

• Knows and adheres to the philosophy and goals of NEMS PACE.
• Supports a quiet and safe environment for participants, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant records, reports, and discussions.
• Participates in formulation and maintenance of NEMS PACE policies and procedures, especially as they relate to rehabilitation program and services.
• Participates in NEMS PACE Committee(s), as directed by the Center Manager.
• Advises the Center Manager in ways and means to establish better accountability of NEMS PACE services to participants and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and participant care meetings, as requested.
• Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload in order to fulfill responsibilities.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment economically.
• Promptly informs the Center Manager of "unusual incidents."
• Is professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits and seeks help and guidance when indicated; responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism; serves as a role model for students and staff.
• Optionally holds membership in related professional organizations.
• Complies with federal and state regulations.
• Complies with APTA code of ethics.
• Complies with continuing education requirements.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
• May provide after-hours on-call coverage to support PACE participants when the PACE Center is closed as needed for support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in California.
• Must meet the educational requirements set by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred:

• Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population
• At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population
• Two to five years professional experience in Physical Therapy in a health care setting (not including internship).

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) preferred.
• Fluency in other languages in an asset.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA exempt position.
• This is an OSHA high-risk position.
• This is a Full Time position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).