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Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) is a Member of the Interdisciplinary Team of the San Diego PACE Program and is responsible for the design and implementation of a program of physical therapy for PACE patients to help them to remain independent and live safely in the community. The PT performs assessments of PACE patients and develops individualized plans of care, is responsible for determining the appropriate approach to be used in developing function to a maximum level and supervises the carrying out of the plan of care by support staff.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Develop and implement a program of physical therapy for patients enrolled in PACE and accessing day services that may include therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, rehabilitation services, functional activities, gait training, orthotics training, prosthesis training, and massage.
- Modify the program as needed based on reevaluations and the patient population.
- Perform assessments of patients to determine abilities.
- Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level.
- Ensure that the individual plan of care is being followed by qualified support staff.
- Provide therapies to include: muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests; treatment to relieve pain, develop or restore function; and assistance to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light or electricity.
- Guide patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for improving functions.
Requirements:
- At least one year of experience working with geriatric populations.
- At least one year direct supervision of support staff including PTAs and Therapy Aides.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy if obtained prior to the year 2000; if obtained after the year 2000, then Master’s Degree in PT; if obtained after the year 2015, then Doctorate of Physical Therapy.