Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each participant.

Job Title – Physical Therapist

Department - PACE/Senior Care

Reports to – PACE Site Director

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company contribution
• 11 Paid Holidays and PTO
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

About Position: The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist is to evaluate and reassess participants’ mobility level and other functional abilities. Provide and recommend therapeutic exercise, gait training, ambulation, etc. Plans and develops group exercise programs for maintenance therapy for participants. Responsible for the physical therapy provided at the Day Center.

• Work Location: 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Patient Population: Adult Geriatric
• Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Duties –

• Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants; communicates participant changes to team members.
• Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
• Reviews and completes assessments and discharge summaries. Plans and develops maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
• Provides manual muscle testing; sensory/perceptual testing; neuromotor functioning; appropriateness of current assistive/adaptive/orthotic devices.
• Participates as a member of IDT; attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning; communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.

Education/Experience : Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program. One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical competency with geriatric population
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Current/Valid License: Licensed Physical Therapist in NC

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $76,424 - $102,707

EEO STATEMENT
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.