*PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT*
* PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company.
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs.
PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our day health center.
PACE is currently looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide supportive services to our participants in our Day Health Center for Seniors in Pontiac.
*SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:*
* Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to coordinate rehabilitation services for PACE Southeast Michigan (PACE SEMI) participants.
Assists in coordination of 24-hour care needs.
* Provides treatments and advances plan of care; coordinates discharge or level-of-care planning, collaborating with other health care providers.
* Documents all care given to participants in accordance with departmental and professional standards using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other tools as indicated in a timely fashion.
* Actively participates in professional associations, educational programs, clinical development, and in-service education.
* May delegate, direct, and/or supervise the activities of support staff (Rehab Technicians, Participant Care Technicians) providing necessary communication and guidance.
* Assist Therapists with initial and periodic assessments including in-home and facility based as needed, prior to care conferences.
* Communicate any participant changes to team members and document accordingly.
* Assist with management of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) within scope of practice area.
* Performs other related duties as determined by Rehabilitation Manager or other Leaders which may include components of program development, quality assurance, or other areas/projects.
* Maintains appropriate clinical productivity standards.
* Maintains an awareness of participant safety issues within the facility and in use of equipment, making recommendations as needed for improvement.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*
* Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from a school accredited by the APTA
* Current state of MI license
* One year (1) minimum experience with a frail or elderly population
* Physical ability to constantly exercise, lift patients, push wheelchairs, and move equipment
*CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*
* Current CPR for Healthcare Providers
*WORKING CONDITIONS:*
* Office environment
* Occasional risk of exposure to communicable diseases
* Participant home/medical setting visits including hospitals as needed
*Schedule*: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
*Pay*: starting at $23.
30 an hour, based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.
30 - $24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Application Question(s):
* Do you have an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy Assistant license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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