Physical Therapist

Brio Living Services; Jackson (MI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

6 weeks PTO

Medical Vision Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Daily pay

Referral bonus program

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Wellness program reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Brio Living Services in Jackson, MI, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join Thome PACE. You will evaluate mobility, develop Plans of Care, and lead therapy and group exercise programs to enhance independence for participants.

Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team, educate families and staff, and contribute to quality improvement. This full-time, 40-hour schedule offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (or Master’s if obtained after 2000).
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in geriatric populations.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with participants, families, and care teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to educate participants and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and mobility.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).

Mansioni

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of participants’ mobility and functional abilities.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized Plans of Care with therapy goals and interventions.
• Provide and oversee physical therapy services including exercise, gait training, and maintenance programs.
• Develop and support group exercise programs to maintain function and mobility.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment and prosthetic needs in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintain timely documentation: assessments, progress notes, reassessments, discharge summaries.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and care planning discussions.
• Communicate changes in participant status to the care team for coordinated care.
• Assist in discharge planning for transitions from hospitals or facilities.
• Educate families, friends, and staff on treatment plan components.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to strengthen therapy services and outcomes.

Conoscenze

CPR certification

Geriatric care

Strong communication

Organizational and time management

Educate participants and caregivers

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

MS Office Suite

EMR systems

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Strumenti

MS Office

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

Department

Therapy

Location

Jackson, MI

Schedule

Exempt, min 40 Hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8am-4:30pm

Department

Thome PACE| Jackson, MI

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist at Thome PACE, you’ll help participants maintain and improve their mobility, strength, and functional independence through individualized therapy, exercise, gait training, and ambulation support. You’ll evaluate participants, develop and update Plans of Care, provide and oversee therapeutic interventions, and recommend adaptive equipment or other supports based on each participant’s needs. You’ll also play an active role on the Interdisciplinary Team, partnering with other care professionals to coordinate services, support transitions of care, and ensure changes in participant status are communicated effectively. In addition to direct participant care, you’ll help lead maintenance and group exercise programs, provide education to families and staff, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts that enhance the overall physical therapy program at Thome PACE.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of participants’ mobility, physical condition, and functional abilities.


• Develop, update, and implement individualized Plans of Care with appropriate therapy goals and treatment interventions.


• Provide and oversee physical therapy services, including exercise, gait training, ambulation, and maintenance therapy programs.


• Develop and support group exercise programs designed to help participants maintain function and mobility.


• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, specialized footwear, and prosthetic needs in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.


• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.


• Participate actively in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions.


• Communicate changes in participant status to the care team to support coordinated, comprehensive care.


• Participate in discharge planning for participants transitioning from hospitals, assisted living communities, or skilled nursing facilities.


• Provide education and training to participants’ families, friends, and Thome PACE staff on treatment plan components that can be safely carried out by others.


• Contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives focused on strengthening therapy services and participant outcomes.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Required Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, if obtained prior to 2000, or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, if obtained after 2000.


• Current CPR certification.


• Demonstrated clinical competency in treating the geriatric population.


• Reliable transportation.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with participants, families, and care teams.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to educate participants and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and mobility techniques.


• Ability to adapt effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a home health or PACE setting.

Benefits

• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year - plus paid holidays on top of that.


• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members - Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.


• Retirement Savings Plan - Secure your future with employer contributions.


• Daily Pay -Instantly transfer your daily earnings.


• Team Member Referral Bonus Program - Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!


• Career Growth & Development - Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.


• Wellness Program & Reimbursement - Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!


• Mileage Reimbursement - Offered for work-related travel.

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