Physical Therapist | PT | PACE Program

Overview

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes.

Established in 1978, it offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

PACE Program The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies—all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services.

By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity.

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help older adults maintain and improve their mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function so they can remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. They assess each participant’s physical abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training, monitor progress, adjust care based on needs, and educate participants and caregivers on safe movement, fall prevention, and appropriate home strategies.

The PT also collaborates with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care and support quality of life for frail elderly participants enrolled in the PACE program.

Required

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Kansas
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience working with older adults or geriatric populations
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, mobility training, and fall prevention
• Ability to perform physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred

• Experience in a PACE program, home health, long-term care, or skilled nursing setting
• Familiarity with chronic disease management and age-related conditions
• Experience providing caregiver education and patient training
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Apply today! If you are passionate about helping older adults maintain independence and quality of life, we encourage you to apply today. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your skills make a meaningful impact every day. Take the next step in your career and submit your application to be part of the PACE program.