Senior Care Physical Therapist – Team-Based, Impactful PT

BoldAge PACE; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid Time Off

401K with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE in Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and implement PT services for PACE participants. You will assess, plan and treat, and teach families to maintain community-based support. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet each participant's goals.

Responsibilities include in-person assessments at enrollment, documenting care, and educating participants and families. The role requires driving to participant homes and clinics, Monday–Friday, full-time, with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state.
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Two years of interdisciplinary team experience is preferable; 1 year with frail/elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality care and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Performs in-person assessments for participants at initial enrollment and ongoing as determined by the IDT.
• Plans for physical therapy treatment programs and administers therapy according to standards; educates participant and family.
• Documents evaluation, assessment, plan and treatment accurately and timely.
• Trains PACE staff in body mechanics, transfers, gait patterns, and safety to maximize daily living activities.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and attends organizational meetings.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality and adheres to OSHA safety guidelines.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team experience

Frail/elderly population care

Education

Advanced degree in Physical Therapy

Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state

Current driver’s license & auto insurance

Job description

BoldAge PACE in Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and implement PT services for PACE participants. You will assess, plan and treat, and teach families to maintain community-based support. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet each participant's goals.

Responsibilities include in-person assessments at enrollment, documenting care, and educating participants and families. The role requires driving to participant homes and clinics, Monday–Friday, full-time, with