Physical Therapist-PACE Program (Riverside)

About Us

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 400,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE

The Physical Therapist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing participants rehabilitative physical therapy treatment. This role will provide clinical physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for program participants, on an acute restorative or maintenance level. In addition, this role will integrate physical therapy treatment plans into the plan of care (POC) as directed by the provider orders.

Responsibilities

Screens and evaluates participants for rehabilitation needs of acute, restorative, or maintenance levels according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)Collaborates with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding the rehabilitation needs of participantsDocuments participant POCs for all referral provided to participants to other NHC services, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical clinicCommunicates with staff regarding participants’ needs in areas of positioning, mobility, and safety, as neededCommunicates with family members and caregivers to ensure that recommendations are feasible for participants and their caregivers can appropriately assistProvides physical therapy treatments, including modality treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility trainingProvides written instructions and illustrations of movements to participants and caregiver for at home use, as neededEnsures that participants and caregivers understand the durable medical equipment (DME) loan program’s terms and policiesDelegates therapy plans for specific participants to the physical therapy support team according to the complexity of the participants’ needs and the nature of procedures according to the California Physical Therapy Practice Act or other applicable state specific regulationsInstructs participants and caregivers in the use and maintenance of DME and methods used to enhance the mobility, safety, and functional independence of participantsMakes home visits and educational sessions as needed and indicated in the POC; documents activities and participant/caregiver responses in participant’s chartDiscusses POC with multi-disciplinary team to integrate services with overall POC for participantsParticipates on the interdisciplinary team, peer review, and QM activitiesDocuments all procedures performed in participant’s medical chart according to NHC policies and proceduresProvides guidance to staff and team members that is consistent with state laws and company policiesOrders, inventories, distributes, and maintains DME for participantsOrients and educates contract physical therapists on NHC systems and goalsIdentifies defective DME and takes appropriate action to repair or replace itemsEnsures that DME loans, returns, repairs, and purchases are documented in the appropriate records per department policiesMakes purchases appropriate for participants and rehab operations within established department budget and goalsSolicits ideas from staff for ongoing improvements and efficiencies of the rehab departmentProvides specific training to non-rehab staff in relation to participant needs, such as CNAs and driversParticipates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of POCs for participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate, and monitor the care participants

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a physical therapy related fieldCompletion of a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Committee on Allied Health Education, and the AMAValid CA Physical Therapist license in good standing requiredOne year of physical therapy experience in a geriatric setting required; two years’ experience preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with the practice of occupational therapy and speech and language pathology in relation to geriatricsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsAble to analyze data and statistics and draw reasonable conclusions and compile accurate reports. Knowledge about profit and loss and managing budgetsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of time

Pay range: $52.63 - $64.33 per hour, depending on experience.