Physical Therapist | PACE Program | PRN

Midland Care Connection, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for,

Uniform Allowance Program

Job summary

Midland Care Connection in Kansas seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to join its PACE program, serving older adults in home and community settings.

You will work on an interdisciplinary team to assess mobility, design individualized treatment plans, and promote independence, fall prevention, and quality of life for participants enrolled in PACE.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with physicians and caregivers, and the ability to translate complex care into practical home strategies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Kansas (KS)
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience with older adults or geriatric populations
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, mobility training, and fall prevention
• Ability to perform physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Monitor progress and adjust care as needed.
• Educate participants and caregivers on safe movement, fall prevention, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Documentation proficiency

Geriatrics knowledge

Fall risk assessment

Treatment plan development

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (KS)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapists - This Is Why You’re Burned Out.

95% productivity demands. Admin-controlled caseloads. Little room for real clinical judgment. Sound familiar?

Burnout in physical therapy is skyrocketing, fueled by unsustainable patient volumes, documentation overload, and administrative pressure.

PACE changes everything.

This all-inclusive, community-based model puts you back in control- giving you the freedom to practice with intention, autonomy, and expertise. This is how healthcare should be delivered.

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, it offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

PACE Program

The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies—all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services. By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity.

Physical Therapist

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help older adults maintain and improve their mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function so they can remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. They assess each participant’s physical abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training, monitor progress, adjust care based on needs, and educate participants and caregivers on safe movement, fall prevention, and appropriate home strategies. The PT also collaborates with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care and support quality of life for frail elderly participants enrolled in the PACE program.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Kansas
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience working with older adults or geriatric populations
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, mobility training, and fall prevention
• Ability to perform physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred

• Experience in a PACE program, home health, long-term care, or skilled nursing setting
• Familiarity with chronic disease management and age-related conditions
• Experience providing caregiver education and patient training
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Strong organizational and time-management skill

What’s in it for you?

• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.