Physical Therapist, Part Time

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more gooddays in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, andin-home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants' homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging.

As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission-driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit

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Start Date:

ASAP

Role Scope:We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join Habitat Health at our South LA PACE Center in a part-time capacity
. The ideal candidate will work 16-24 hours per week
. Specific schedule to be determined at offer.

• Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.

• Exhibit and honor Habitat's Values.

• Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants.

• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by contributing insights from assessments, care plan recommendations, and care coordination.

• Assesses condition, creates a treatmentplanand discusses implementation of therapy with participants and caregivers.

• Makeshome visits as needed and documents activities including participant/caregiver response in participant's chart.

• Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of DME.

• Documents therapy services provided andperformsdepartment record-keeping inkeeping within documentation requirements.

• Continue to raise the bar.
  
  Constructivelyseekand share feedback and help us implement changesin order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.

• Assistsin the ordering, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME) for participants.

• Implements physical therapy program, completes evaluation andcareplans timely. Oversee groupmaintenanceexercises, including documentation by rehabilitation aides.

• Maintains the quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control programs.

• Performs data collection, preparesreportsandmaintainsany necessary participant statistics.

• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

• Bachelor's Degreein physical therapy

• Completion of a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association or other equivalent organization approved by CMS.

• Active Physical Therapist license issued by California.

• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.

• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement.

• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthydebateand using data and curiosity to inform decisions.

• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.

• 2+ years as a practicing PT

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy(DPT)

• Bilingual:
  
  Spanish/Englishstronglypreferred; other languages a strong plus.

• PACE…