Physical Therapist

2 days ago

Bakersfield, United States Bakersfield PACE by Innovative Integrated Health Full time

Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for physical therapy services to participants of Innovative Integrated Health (IIH). Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.


Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and complete initial, semi-annual,

unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in

participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.

· Involved in the development and implementation of quality assessment and performance

improvement (QAPI) activities.

· Provide regular updates to team on participants' status in therapy.

· Assess the need for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME); order and

facilitate authorization of such equipment; assess, recommend, and provide follow-through

therapy for specialized shoes.

· Participate in meetings as indicated (morning, team, family, nursing facility, assisted living facility,

and hospital).

· Provide treatment as appropriate.

· Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.

· Develop special programs according to participant needs.

· Educate staff, participants, and family on services available through physical therapy staff.

· Develop, instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy programs to be

carried out by individuals other than a physical therapist.

· Provide initial and ongoing training, education, and supervision for physical therapist assistant(s),

including evaluating all areas of their performance and provide input appropriate to the Senior

Rehabilitation Manager regarding their successes and areas for improvement.

· Train and supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent

with departmental policies; report as required to supervisor regarding these issues.

· Review and revise restorative exercises as indicated.

· Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly hired or

assigned staff monthly and as requested.

· When appropriate, delegate oversight of PT interventions and activities, as determined by IDT on

plan of care, to restorative aide in a timely manner.

· Communicate observed staffing needs/changes and further program development needs to

supervisor.

· Complete documentation as required.

· Adjust schedule as needed to meet the needs of Innovative Integrated Health participants.

· Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff, contractor, and organizational information.

· Performs skilled treatment and assessments to participants at their homes as necessary.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, projects, and committees as

assigned.

· Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including adhering to

assigned break times and attendance.

· Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

· Be flexible in schedule of hours worked, and in scheduling participants’ treatments to

accommodate the participants’ availability.

· May require use of personal vehicle to provide therapy services in participant’s residence. If using

a personal vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License is required.

· Must be a licensed driver by the state of California with a good driving record to be approved to

utilize the company’s car for home visits.


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position; and must have personal

integrity.

· Ability to function independently and to work effectively and in a collegial manner with all

members of the interdisciplinary team, co-workers, and department heads.

· Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional

manner.

· Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful

· Must have excellent communication skills.


Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly;

required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer

objects over 25 pounds.

· Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and

repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead;

squatting and kneeling.

· Ability to taste and smell is required.

· Must have ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English

language.

· Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-

conditioned environment.


Experience

· Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.


Education and Certification

· Current Physical Therapist license in the State of California.

· CPR with First-Aid certification.

· Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before

engaging in direct participant contact.


Core Values

· Respect at the core of our interactions.

· Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor

· Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences.

· Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be.

· Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative.

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