Physical Therapist

Choice-in-Aging-2; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO 17 days per year

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Choice in Aging (CiA) in Pleasant Hill, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide clinical services under Adult Day Health Care regulations. You will assess, plan, implement, and adjust physical therapy IPCs, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support frail elders and adults with disabilities in maintaining independence and dignity within the community.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, quarterly IPC reviews, patient education, and coordination across CiA

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy license and at least one year's experience in rehabilitation/home health.
• Ability to work with frail/elderly populations including those with Alzheimer's/dementia.
• English communication skills required; second language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide an assessment and IPC for every participant; complete assessments by enrollment date.
• Reassess and review IPC quarterly as part of the IDT.
• Ensure IPC is completed monthly in accordance with program regulations.
• Establish and modify treatment plans; perform therapy.
• Provide education on therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics, and health promotion.
• Travel to Adult Day Health Care locations as needed.

Skills

English communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment planning

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health charting system

Job description

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services in accordance with industry practice, pursuant to Adult Day Health Care, California Code of Regulations and Title 22 regulations. The Physical Therapist works as a member of Choice in Aging’s (CiA) management team, who work to ensure we meet our goal of providing the highest quality of services which enable frail elders and adults with disabilities to meet CiA’s mission to create opportunities where people can learn, grow and age independently with dignity in community.

Essential Job Functions:

Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide an assessment and create a Physical Therapy Individual Plan of Care (IPC) for every participant; all assessment paperwork must be completed by the first date of enrollment.
• Provide reassessment and quarterly reviews of the plan and function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure Individual Plan of Care (IPC) is completed in accordance with program regulations and on a monthly basis.
• Establish treatment plans based on the assessment and schedule and perform treatment.
• Update and modify treatment plans based on subsequent reevaluations or with any changes of status or condition.
• Select evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to the participant’s physical and emotional status, diagnosis, and age group to formulate an appropriate care plan.
• Provide muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests; treatment to relieve pain, develop or restore function; assistance to achieve and maintain maximum performance.
• Provide educational information about physical therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to a promote health to participants and staff.
• Complete new employee transfer training and provide human resources with training documentation for each newly hired employee.
• Develop activities for the general maintenance programs. Review and make changes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Physical Therapy (PT) license and at least one year's experience in a rehabilitation or home health setting within the past five years.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the frail and/or elderly populations including people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
• Must communicate in English both verbally and in writing, second language a plus.
• Microsoft Office suite and health medial charting system experience is required.
• Knowledge of Title 22 regulations helpful.
• CPR Certification required.
• Must have reliable personal transportation, California Driver’s License, automobile insurance and clean DMV record.
• Fingerprint clearance required.
• Must be able to travel to both Adult Day Health Care locations, Antioch and Pleasant Hill.

Benefits:

Staff working Full-Time (30+ hours per week) are eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Dental and vision insurance free if medical is waived. Medical cost of only $150 per month for employees.
• 20% off tuition at our on-site Montessori preschool, Choice in Learning, if space available.
• Voluntary Illness and Accident Protection (Aflac).
• EAP & 403b Retirement Plan.
• Floating holiday.
• Birthday holiday.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. Staff working 40 hours per week can earn 17 days of PTO per year.
• PTO on most national holidays.
• Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Long Term Disability.

Please Note:

Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 hours per week