Part-Time Physical Therapist - York

Senior LIFE PACE; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daylight schedule

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid travel time

Job summary

Senior LIFE PACE in York, PA seeks a Part-Time Physical Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team delivering home- and community-based care for seniors. You will evaluate mobility, design therapy plans, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists.

Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania, hold a physical therapy degree, and have at least one year of geriatric experience. A valid PA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Pennsylvania.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with elderly/geriatric population.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate members’ mobility levels and PT needs; design programs to improve strength, flexibility, ROM, motor control, and reduce pain.
• Develop innovative treatment plans and set goals with periodic progress checks.
• Assess home environments to minimize hazards and provide in-home support.
• Document care plans and therapy recommendations in Data Pace; participate in individual therapies and group activities.
• Monitor functional status and adjust approaches as needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes for members and LIFE Center.
• Complete fall risk assessments and create plans to reduce risks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Part-Time Physical Therapist Sought to Join Exciting New Team of Interdisciplinary Professionals!

• New Grads Encouraged to Apply!*

Part-Time - York, PA

Benefits of the Physical Therapist

• Monday - Friday, Daylight Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401k
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Paid Travel Time

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

The complete scope of PT tasks will fall under the supervision and oversight of the Physical Therapist who will develop, implement, and assess all therapy-based initiatives, in alignment with individualized and group care plans. This role requires direct care as well as the need for strategic, analytical, and creative thinking and the ability to inspire others to excel. Core responsibilities include

• Evaluating all members’ mobility levels and specific PT needs, devising comprehensive approaches to increasing strength, flexibility, ROM, motor control, neuromuscular reeducation and related pain reduction/discomfort, in keeping with new and existing medical and social needs
• Developing innovative treatment programs and setting goals for members and caregivers, then devising a periodic check-in plan/procedure to gauge progress
• Evaluating members’ home environments to minimize hazards and provide additional in-home support as needed
• Documenting all changes in care plans and therapeutic recommendations, as well as participation in individual therapies and group activities in Data Pace
• Assessing members’ functional status and adjusting/enhancing approaches as needed
• Identifying areas of potential improvement, for both individual members and the LIFE Center community as a whole, then develop and implement these positive changes accordingly
• Completing fall risk assessments and developing individual plans to reduce these vulnerabilities

As a core participants in members’ care, the Physical Therapist is expected to be an active stakeholder on interdisciplinary teams, working in tandem with physicians, nurses, dieticians, occupational therapists and other caregivers to provide meaningful updates, recommendations, timelines and other essential information that best steers ongoing Plans of Care. The ability to work well in a team environment, strong communication skills, and versatility are all essential traits Senior LIFE looks for in a Physical Therapist, as is a genuine desire to aid an elderly community.

All applicants must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Pennsylvania, plus a relevant degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of experience working specifically with an elderly/geriatric population. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical competency and the ability to troubleshoot diverse circumstances. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is also required.

EOE