Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• California Physical Therapist License

Job Details

• Responsible for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home.
• Work in close coordination with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to maximize participant independence and safety and develop or restore function.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to efficiently operate WelbeHealth rehabilitation department.
• Member of the WelbeHealth management team and facilitate collaborative relationships across WelbeHealth and with external stakeholders to promote the WelbeHealth values, team culture and mission.
• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine care needs, preferences and goals of participants.
• Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions including active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs, and treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.
• Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.
• Remain alert to input from team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants’ condition or functional status.
• Work with IDT members to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home).
• Support enrollment of prospective participants into the program in coordination with the Marketing Team.
• Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support.
• Manage direct reports including training, supervising and mentoring.
• Be legally authorized to practice in position location and act within scope of authority.
• Complete all required documentation timely and accurately.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
• Follow WelbeHealth policies and procedures and participate in required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
• Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education.
• Timely completion of all mandated occupational health screenings as needed.
• Exercise flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.

Job Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible Physical Therapy experience.
• Minimum of two years’ Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
• Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to prioritize and manage people and projects.
• Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals.
• Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of vulnerable seniors.

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