PRN Physical Therapist

St. Paul's Senior Services; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Paul’s Senior Services is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for an On-Call role within the PACE IDT. You will design and implement a physical therapy program to help participants stay independent and live safely in the community, conducting assessments and collaborating with the IDT to tailor care plans.

Services are delivered across the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. The PT oversees execution, reassessments, and ensures high quality care, including

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California (CA) is required?
• One year of geriatric PT experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence.
• Conduct participant assessments and collaborate with the IDT to develop personalized care plans.
• Oversee execution of care plans and perform reassessments as needed across multiple settings.
• Assist in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Ausbildung

Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by APTA / AMA bodies

Jobbeschreibung

This is an On-Call position with a typical coverage needed during Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The PT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The PT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Education Required:

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Experience Required:

• At least one-year experience as a PT working with geriatric populations.

Certifications Required:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California (CA)