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Physical Therapist at Boldage pace summary:

As a Physical Therapist at BoldAge PACE, you will evaluate participants, administer personalized therapy treatments, and develop care plans tailored to improve the quality of life for older adults. The role includes supervising aides and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care in the PACE Center and participants' homes. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! 

BE PART OF OUR MISSION!

Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Why work with us?

A People First Environment:  We make what is important to those we serve important to us.

Make an Impact:  Enhance the quality of life for seniors. 

Professional Growth : Access to training and career development.

Competitive Compensation : BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.

Physical Therapist 

Position Summary: Evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participants and/or family in care as part of the PACE program. Supervises work activity of aides, assistants and students. Works in the PACE Center and in participants’ homes. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops plan of care, coordination of 24 hour care delivery, regularly informing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants’ caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained prior to the year 2000; Master’s degree in Physical Therapy if obtained after the year 2000.
2. Knowledge of clinical competency with the geriatric population.
3. Current Licensed Physical Therapist to practice in the required state.
4. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.
5. 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.
6. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
7. Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
8. Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Keywords:

Physical Therapist, Geriatric Care, Therapy Treatments, Senior Health, PACE Program, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Elderly Services, Rehabilitation

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