Physical Therapist

St. Paul's PACE Corp; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul’s PACE Corp (El Cajon/Chula Vista) seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to design and implement a comprehensive PT program, promoting independence and safe living in the community. You will conduct assessments, develop personalized plans with the IDT, and oversee their execution across multiple settings.

The role emphasizes geriatric-focused care, reassessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize function and quality of life for participants.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by major US professional bodies.
• At least one-year experience as a PT working with geriatric populations.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California (CA)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community.
• Conduct participant assessments and collaborate with the IDT to develop personalized care plans.
• Oversee the execution of care plans, perform reassessments as needed, and coordinate with the IDT to ensure high quality care.
• Deliver services across Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments.
• Assist in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Program design

Education

PT degree

Job description

This is a full-time position that will be split between our El Cajon & Chula Vista clinics. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Summary:The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The PT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The PT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Education Required:

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Experience Required:

• At least one-year experience as a PT working with geriatric populations.

Certifications Required:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California (CA)