Physical Therapist

Mountain View PACE
Corbin, Ky

Posting Date: September 26, 2024

Posting Expiration Date: February 28, 2025

Contact:
Jamie Thompson
Jamie.Thompson@Oneseniorcare.com
814-456-5433 ext. 7622

Are you a Physical Therapist that longs to provide care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans?

Do you want to practice care that measures productivity based on patient outcomes?

Do you want to bring your expertise to a team to help create care plans that will impact patients?

Do you long to practice as a Physical Therapist where you can be creative in your approach to care?

If your answer is "YES" to these questions, we would love to hear from you!

Join our team in our Corbin Center as we work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent, all-inclusive patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

The One Senior Care family of businesses includes, Mountain View PACE located at 14892 N. US 25 E, Suite 11, Corbin Kentucky, LIFE Northwestern PA, and Cherry Blossom PACE.

Schedule:

  • Standard operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Pay:

  • Commensurate with Experience

Benefits:

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off Accrued from the Date of Hire for Full-Time Employees
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan with Up to 5K Matching Annually / Vesting Schedule (Pre-taxable Savings)

Job Summary:

At Mountain View Pace, our Physical Therapist (PT) provides services to promote, maintain, and restore Participants' functional mobility and quality of life. They diagnose and treat movement-related disorders and physical impairment by performing comprehensive evaluations utilizing objective measures and prescribing therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, gait training, and other physical modalities. PT also provides pain management and medical equipment recommendations and implements/oversees individual and group exercise programs. The PT works as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to create an individualized comprehensive plan of care to meet participant goals and needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Conducts initial and ongoing assessments and evaluations as required by Policy and Procedure and as recommended by IDT.
  • Perform a review of medical history and complete a comprehensive physical therapy assessment to develop a plan of care, establish goals, and provide treatment programs.
  • Recommend appropriate durable medical equipment, orthotics, and prosthetics to maximize the functional mobility of participants.
  • Records and signs all treatments in Participant medical records.
  • Provides training to family members, caregivers, and staff members.
  • Plans and develops programs for restorative and wellness programs.
  • Supervise physical therapist assistants.
  • Actively functions and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provides visits and/or treatment in various settings, including day centers, Participants’ homes, skilled nursing facilities, or hospitals.
  • Communicates Participant changes to team members as appropriate.
  • Participates in the coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
  • Must develop and maintain a strong working relationship with facility administration and staff, contract providers, other healthcare professionals, participants, caregivers, and families.
  • Participate in Quality Initiative training as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with other staff, participants, family/caregivers, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Must be able to adapt well to change.
  • Need to have exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.
  • Reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to prioritize work and follow through on assigned tasks.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

  • Must hold a current PT license within the state you are practicing in.
  • One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to participate in extensive training as needed.
  • Demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
  • Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting participants and equipment.
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.
  • Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program. Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/CBP /MVP serves. All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

This position has full access to Participant, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program