What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE Physical Therapist - PRN position at Cherry Blossom PACE?
Cherry Blossom PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
- Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- 401K Company match on day one
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Career development opportunities
- Employee Recognition
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Qualifications:Looking for a more meaningful way to practice physical therapy?
At Cherry Blossom PACE, you'll have the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with older adults while working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on supporting participants in the community.
As a Physical Therapist with Cherry Blossom PACE, you'll play an important role in evaluating functional abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, participating in care planning discussions, and helping participants maintain mobility, safety, and independence.
Why Therapists Choose PACE
- Opportunity to develop ongoing relationships with participants
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to care
- Ability to contribute to participant care planning and goal setting
- Focus on functional mobility, safety, and quality of life
- Combination of clinic-based care and community-based assessments
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Mission-driven work serving older adults in the community
- Opportunity to work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals
What You'll Do
As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, you will evaluate, treat, and support older adults participating in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
Responsibilities include:
- Perform physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, and treatment interventions
- Develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals
- Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, balance, strength, endurance, pain management, and safety
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and case conferences
- Conduct home visits as needed to assess safety, mobility, and functional performance within the participant's living environment
- Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications
- Educate participants, caregivers, and team members regarding therapeutic interventions and safety strategies
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to support participant-centered care plans
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current Virginia Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Virginia
- Current BLS certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or completion of a PACE organization-approved training program.
Preferred:
- Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, home health, skilled nursing, acute care, rehabilitation, or PACE settings
- Knowledge of mobility training, fall prevention, and functional rehabilitation principles
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills