Physical Therapist- Registry- PRN

Overview

Physical Therapist - Registry - PRN at Esperanza Health Centers. Per diem/PRN – dayshift, M-F hours only. Compensation: $52.00 per hour.

Esperanza Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home level of care, aiming to keep participants living at home in the community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach coordinating all levels of medical and social needs, including prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to specialists and other services.

• Conduct an initial Physical Therapy assessment and scheduled and as-needed reassessments for all PACE participants.
• Participate in the completion of Determination of Need (DON) document as part of PACE enrollment eligibility assessment.
• Perform all functions as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including participation in IDT meetings, family conferences, grievances, service determination requests, and CMS audits.
• Coordinate with IDT in developing individualized plans of care for each PACE participant.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan with functional, achievable goals, as appropriate.
• Select and administer objective tests and measures to identify needs, risks, and changes in status, and use that information to develop a care plan in coordination with the IDT.
• Revise treatment plans and goals as needed throughout the treatment process.
• Establish and instruct participants and caregivers in safety recommendations, adaptations, exercises, and therapeutic home exercise programs as indicated.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in PACE Quality Improvement program as needed.
• Provide oversight and supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Rehabilitation Aides in accordance with the Illinois Physical Therapy Act.
• Provide training and support to PACE staff as needed to support participant needs.
• Share clinical insights and recommendations to address each participant’s unique needs in accordance with professional scope of care.
• Provide physical therapy interventions and care in accordance with the PACE philosophy, the Illinois State Practice Act, and the APTA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possess reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Must possess valid driver’s license and documentation of current automobile insurance at PACE organization-specified levels.
• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• 2 years’ experience as a PT preferred.
• Experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Day Rehab, or Long-Term Care settings a plus.
• Minimum of one year of experience with the frail and elderly required.
• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois as a Physical Therapist.
• Must be certified in CPR / BLS by the American Heart Association.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Salary

Description:

$55.39 per hour

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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