Physical Therapist - Full or Part time

PACE North; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Free dental insurance for employees &'

Strong health insurance benefits

Job summary

PACE North is seeking a Physical Therapist to support elderly participants in home and center-based settings in Michigan. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with coordination through an interdisciplinary team.

A minimum of 1 year of elderly-care experience, and a Master or Doctor of Physical Therapy is required, along with CPR certification and a valid Michigan driver’s license. The organization notes a strong culture that values contributions and offers a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with frail or elderly clients.
• Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
• CPR certification and valid Michigan driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and provide in-center care for participants.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Train family members on caregiving and discharge planning from hospital, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.

Skills

CPR certification

Elderly care experience

Education

Master of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Outstanding Physical Therapist Wanted!

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for something different? Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? Would you like to work in an organization where you’re valued for your contribution? Do you have a calling to serve the senior community in our region? Read on, PACE North might be just the opportunity for you!

Description

Outstanding Physical Therapist Wanted!

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for something different? Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? Would you like to work in an organization where you’re valued for your contribution? Do you have a calling to serve the senior community in our region? Read on, PACE North might be just the opportunity for you!

What is PACE North? PACE

stands for Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly. We are a unique option for individuals 55 and older who qualify for nursing facility level of care and wish to remain in their homes as they age. What does that mean? We care for the elderly at our day center on Garfield near Hammond during regular business hours and as needed in their home. We began serving the elderly in 2019 and our service model is so popular it’s growing quickly!

Do we have benefits?

Yes! Our full-time team members enjoy, regular daytime work schedules, no scheduled weekends, plentiful PTO and paid holidays, free dental insurance for our team members and their dependents, and great insurance benefits available immediately upon hire. We also have a great team of professionals who are a joy to work with!

What does a Physical Therapist at PACE North do?

Physical Therapists at PACE North are a key component in helping our participants in the healing process. Since PACE North is the insurance company for our participants, there will be no productivity. Care is determined by the Interdisciplinary Team. They provide coordination of care and provide training to family members, and PACE North staff. You will be going to our participants homes and providing home care as well as providing care at our center, With lots of one on one care for our participants. Will help in the discharge planning for our participants from the hospital, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.

Requirements

What qualifications should you bring to the table?

We're looking for that special person who loves helping others with a positive approach. We'd appreciate a minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly. You will also need a Masters or a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, be CPR certified, and a valid Mi driver's license.