Physical Therapist - PACE Job Fresno area,California USA,Healthcare

Overview

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Physical Therapist - Great BENEFITS!!!

We are so excited to announce that Bold Age PACE will be opening in Fresno, CA.

Bold Age delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly). Our model of care enables older adults to live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and dignity.

We meet the evolving needs of older adults by providing innovative disciplinary solutions that consider both their physical and mental well-being. Our owner operated model is aimed at expanding the ability for older adults to live happily and healthfully in their own homes for as long as possible.

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Bold Age PACE Team.

Position Summary

Evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participants and/or family in care as part of the PACE program. Supervises work activity of aides, assistants and students. Works in the PACE Center and in participants homes. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops plan of care, coordination of 24 hour care delivery, regularly informing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant s medical record consistent with documentation policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained prior to the year 2000;
Master s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained after the year 2000.

Knowledge of clinical competency with the geriatric population.

Current Licensed Physical Therapist to practice in the required state.

Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.

1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver s license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.

Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity & Schedule

Bold Age PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
40 hours

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