Temp Contract Physical Therapist

Company: Pace of Southwest Michigan
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Responsible for the overall physical therapy program at PACE of Southwest Michigan. SpecificationsEducation: Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a clinical setting as a PT; One (1) year working with the frail and elderly populationNumber/Type of Employees Supervised: None Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required: Active and unencumbered Physical Therapy license in the state of Michigan, valid MI driver's license and vehicle, CPR certification. To improve efficiency and reduce fraud and abuse, a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required. Special Training: Only acts within scope of practice. Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently. Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact. Specific Requirements and Considerations: May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B. Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult, GeriatricKey Responsibilities-- Conducts and documents initial assessments and reassessments of participant's condition and functional status-- Assesses need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis and makes recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)-- Initiates order for equipment and performs quality checks-- Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthesis for appropriateness and proper fit-- Assesses the need for physical therapy services provided at the center, followed by recommendations to the IDT and obtains written authorization for services approved-- Plan, develop and implement plans of therapy-- Participates in the discharge planning of participants from hospitals, SNFs and ALFs-- Provide training and education to all involved in the treatment plans of the participant that can be performed by them-- Functions as a member of the IDT, attending meetings and developing plans of care-- Communicate participant changes to IDT members-- Participant in enrollment process including care planning-- Active participation in QIP processes-- Oversees restorative program-- Performs minor DME repairs-- Initiates home modification requests indicated by IDT-- Completes home visits when directed-- Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules, and regulations-- All other duties as assigned Skills and Knowledge-- High level of autonomy is required while reporting to the Center Manager-- Excellent attention to details-- Excellent organizational skills-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills-- Ability to work a flexible work schedule-- Able to work within the IDT setting-- Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults-- Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults-- Exceptional interpersonal skills-- Able to utilize computer skills in the workplace Physical Demands PM20

Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform physical demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to focus.Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. PI197403066

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