Physical Therapist

PACE Southeast Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement prescribed treatment programs, including heat, water, exercise, and electrical modalities, to relieve pain and restore function.

The role collaborates with the inter-disciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services for participants in home, community, and Day Health Center settings, with an emphasis on safety and timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitation services with the inter-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessments.
• Document all care in clinical records and submit to medical records timely.
• Maintain clinical records, statistics, Data PACE and related forms accurately.
• May delegate and direct activities of support staff as needed.
• Maintain participant safety awareness in the clinic and with equipment.

Job description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist implements medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs (i.e. heat, water, exercise, electricity, etc.) directed toward relieving pain and/or restoring or maintaining physical function.

• Works in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services for participants at PACE Southeast Michigan. Assists in coordinating twenty four hour service. Performs participant assessments, plan of care, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents all care given to participants in accordance with department standard and submits to medical records in a timely fashion.
• Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE and related forms timely and accurately.
• Actively participates in professional associations, educational programs and in-service education.
• May delegate and direct the activities of support staff (Physical Therapy Assistant & Rehabilitation Technician) providing necessary communication and guidance to those support providers.
• Complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessments as needed. Complete assessments prior to care conference of participants.
• Communicate participant changes to team members and document in plan of care.
• Performs other related duties a determined by Rehabilitation Manager and site assignments, which may include aspects of program development and quality improvement projects.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains awareness of participant safety issues within the clinic and in use of equipment.

Company Description

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.