Geriatric PT: Home Visits & Collaborative Care

InnovAge; Colorado; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

InnovAge is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform clinical evaluations and develop treatment plans for participants aged 55 and older, within acute restorative or maintenance levels. This role integrates PT care into the Plan of Care under physician orders and adheres to state regulations and InnovAge policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating rehabilitation needs, coordinating with nursing and ancillary staff, and educating participants and caregivers on DME and mobility strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Completion of an APTA-accredited program or CMS-approved equivalent.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year experience with frail or elderly individuals.

Responsabilités

• Screen and evaluate participants for rehabilitation needs at acute/restorative or maintenance levels.
• Integrate PT plan of care into physician-directed orders and documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff on rehabilitation needs of InnovAge participants.
• Refer to Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy with team approval as needed.
• Provide PT treatment including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

APTA-accredited program or CMS-approved equivalent

Active Physical Therapist license in the practicing state

Description du poste

InnovAge is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform clinical evaluations and develop treatment plans for participants aged 55 and older, within acute restorative or maintenance levels. This role integrates PT care into the Plan of Care under physician orders and adheres to state regulations and InnovAge policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating rehabilitation needs, coordinating with nursing and ancillary staff, and educating participants and caregivers on DME and mobility strategies.