Autonomy-Driven In-Home Physical Therapist (PACE)

Midland Care Connection, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and prescription plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Life and AD&D insurance

Professional development / CEU credits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Midland Care Connection is recruiting a Physical Therapist to support older adults in the PACE program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to maintain mobility, strength, and independence for clients living at home.

Join a not-for-profit organization serving northeast Kansas with a mission to help seniors stay independent and well supported, through comprehensive care and community-based services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training for homebound older adults.
• Monitor progress and adjust care based on needs.
• Educate participants and caregivers on safe movement and fall prevention.
• Coordinate care with doctors, nurses, and other team members in the PACE program.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Accredited PT program

Tools

Rehabilitation principles

Mobility training

Job description

Midland Care Connection is recruiting a Physical Therapist to support older adults in the PACE program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to maintain mobility, strength, and independence for clients living at home.

Join a not-for-profit organization serving northeast Kansas with a mission to help seniors stay independent and well supported, through comprehensive care and community-based services.