Physical Therapist PACE
Physical Therapist PACE
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Job Description
Overview
Physical Therapist
PACE (Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly)
MondayFriday 8:00AM5:00PM
Full Time Benefits
The PACE Physical Therapist functions as an integral part of the PACE team and has a responsibility for evaluating and treating patients requiring services associated with physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is expected to communicate with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patients treatment plan and progress and deliver services consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the PACE program.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Perform examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals.
Utilization of appropriate Physical Therapy Interventions to produce expected outcomes.
Utilization of appropriate documentation to communicate progress and status to PACE interdisciplinary team members including physician nurses social workers occupational therapist recreation dietary home care etc. in order to coordinate and manage care of PACE participants living at home a nursing/skilled nursing facility. Follows through with recommendations of IDT team. Works with various vendors to meet medical equipment needs of participants.
Maintains professional code of ethics and state licensure laws.
Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws.
Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and department policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.
Performs as member of PACE team through joint interventions communication quality assurance programs and meetings.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Valid auto insurance
Licensed by the state of Iowa
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Machines: Modalities
Administrative: Examination and Evaluation Interventions
Ability to perform job tasks within an interdisciplinary team environment.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
