PACE Physical Therapist ($20,000 Sign On Bonus)

NEMS; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive benefits including 401(k)

Job summary

NEMS is seeking a PACE Physical Therapist in San Jose to deliver autonomous PT services as part of the PACE interdisciplinary team. This full-time role includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $112,247.20 to $128,752.00 annually, with responsibilities across assessments, care planning, and home health visits.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the IDT, patient education, and adherence to PACE standards. Experience with elderly populations and Epic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in California.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.
• Fluent in English; Chinese (Cantonese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and periodic physical therapy assessments to determine care needs, preferences and goals.
• Develops and implements rehabilitation program to promote, restore or maintain functioning.
• Supervises rehab therapy assistants and participates in IDT.
• Provides home visits and home health as needed.
• Utilizes Epic for documentation and workflow, serving as content/workflow expert.

Skills

English fluency

Cantonese (preferred)

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree approved by CA Board

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

PACE Physical Therapist ($20,000 Sign On Bonus)

Rehab Full Time Credentialed 939 Story Rd, San Jose

Salary Range: $112,247.20 To $128,752.00 Annually

Working under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager, the PACE PT is independent in the application of physical therapy knowledge and skills. Provides autonomous professional physical therapy services as member of the NEMS PACE interdisciplinary team. Plans, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group physical therapy services to enable participant to achieve optimal levels of independent functioning and improve or restore functions which have been impaired, reduced or permanently lost by illness or injury. Provides consultation and teaching to participants, families, and the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for and provide service to frail elderly participants according to the assigned responsibilities and NEMS PACE standards. Participates in the supervision of rehab therapy assistant(s).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ClinicalServices

• Conducts initial and periodic physical therapy assessments to determine PACE Participants’ care needs, preferences, and goals. Establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up treatment plans to administer rehabilitation treatment.
• Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, Participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in Participants’ condition or medical status.
• Evaluates participants by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures; evaluates participant’srehabilitationpotential.
• Participates in the development and revision of the participant’s plan of care as an active member of the interdisciplinaryteam.
• Develops and implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore or maintain participant’s optimumleveloffunctioning,ensuringintegrationintointerdisciplinaryplanofcare.
• Conducts an ongoing evaluation of the participant’s rehabilitation program to assess the progress and effectiveness oftreatment.
• Reports participant’s treatment response to the NEMS PACE interdisciplinary team; changes treatment plan and goals,accordingly.
• Providesdirectphysicaltherapyforparticipants.
• Instructsparticipantandtheir decision-makersregardingin-homeexerciseprogram, gaittraining, transfers, ADL care, homemodification, and on thecareanduseofequipment.
• Consults with participant and their decision-makers regarding individual expectations, as well as, long-and short-termgoals.
• Makes recommendations for equipment, transportation and community services referrals for participants,aswellas,rehabilitativesupportforfamily.
• Provides training to professional and paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, home exercise program, etc.
• Supervises paraprofessional staff in theperformanceof their duties as they relate to Physical Therapy.Documents the supervision, perestablishedprocedures.
• Maintains productivity per programexpectation.
• Maintainsnecessaryrecordkeepingfunctionspertainingtoparticipantcareandprogress.
• Provides home visits & home health as needed.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.

General

• Knows and adheres to the philosophy and goals of NEMS PACE.
• Supportsaquietandsafeenvironmentforparticipants,visitors,andstaff.
• Maintainsconfidentialityofparticipantrecords,reports,anddiscussions.
• ParticipatesinformulationandmaintenanceofNEMSPACEpoliciesandprocedures, especially as they relate to rehabilitation program and services.
• Participates in NEMS PACE Committee(s), as directed by the Center Manager.
• Advises theCenter Managerin ways and means to establish better accountability ofNEMSPACEservices to participants and referralsources.
• Attendsandparticipatesinscheduledstaffmeetingsandparticipantcaremeetings,asrequested.
• Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload in order to fulfillresponsibilities.
• Utilizes supplies and equipmenteconomically.
• Promptly informsthe Center Managerof“unusualincidents.”
• Is professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits and seeks help and guidance when indicated; responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism; serves as a role model for students and staff.
• Optionally holds membership in related professional organizations.
• Complies with federal and state regulations.
• Complies with APTA code of ethics.
• Complies with continuing education requirements.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
• May provide after-hours on-call coverage to support PACE participants when the PACE Center is closed as needed for support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in California.
• Must meet the educational requirements set by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred:

• At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.
• Twoto five years professional experience in Physical Therapy in a health care setting (not includinginternship).

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) preferred.
• Fluency in other languages in an asset.

STATUS:

This is an FLSA exempt position. This is an OSHA high-risk position.

Sign On Bonus: 2 Year Commitment

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).