Salary: $2810 / Week
Travel Pay (40 hours):
Hourly - $37/hour
Meal Stipend - $560/week
Lodging - $770/week
Total weekly gross - $2,810
Local Pay:
Hourly - $62/hour
Highlights:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Will consider candidate outside of this range based upon experience
Job Description
The Physical Therapist provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment plans for program participants 55 and older, on an acute restorative or maintenance level as needed. They are responsible for integrating physical therapy treatment plans into the Plan of Care (POC) as directed by the physician orders. All participant care provided is in accordance with applicable facility policies and state regulations
Screens and evaluates participants for rehabilitation needs of acute, restorative or maintenance levels and follows the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics in daily practice.
Collaborates with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding the rehabilitation needs of InnovAge participants Refers participants to Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (ST) with team approval.
Refers participants to medical clinic when condition warrants it and documents changes in the POC.
Communicates with staff regarding participants' needs in areas of positioning, mobility, and safety both verbally and in writing when necessary.
Communicates with family members and caregiver(s) in an organized and understandable fashion and ensures that recommendations are feasible for participants and their caregiver(s) to follow.
Provides physical therapy treatment including modality treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training. Provides written instructions and illustrations to participants and caregiver(s) as needed.
Ensures that participant's and/or caregiver(s) understand the DME loan program and policies and that signatures are obtained on the loan agreement.
Provides treatment to program participants by delegating therapy plans for specific participants to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aide according to the complexity of the participants' needs and the nature of procedures according to the Colorado Physical Therapy Practice Act or other applicable state specific regulations
Instructs participants and caregiver(s) in the use and maintenance of DME and methods used to enhance the mobility, safety, and functional independence of participants.
Makes home visits/educational sessions as needed and indicated in the POC, and documents activities including participant/caregiver response in participant's chart.
Discusses plan of care (POC) with multidisciplinary team to integrate services with overall POC for participant.
Actively participates as a required member of the interdisciplinary team.
Participates in peer review and QM activities as requested.
Documents all procedures performed in participant's medical chart on a timely basis, utilizing policies and procedures set forth for InnovAge Programs.
Provides guidance to staff and team members that is consistent with both state law and company policy.
Orders/inventories, distributes, and maintains Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for participants.
Orients and educates contract physical therapists on PACE systems and goals.
Identifies defective DME and takes appropriate action to repair or replace items promptly.
Ensures that DME loans, returns, repairs and purchases are documented in the appropriate records per department policies and on a timely basis by staff.
Makes purchases appropriate for participants and rehab operations within established department budget and goals.
Solicits ideas from staff for ongoing improvement in the efficient functioning of the rehab department.
Provides remedial training of non-rehab staff, such as CNA's and Drivers, in relation to specific participant needs.
Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of PACE program participants.
REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in 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 state in which practicing.
A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly
PREFERRED
2+ years as a practicing PT
Master's Degree (MSPT) or Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Bilingual a plus
The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patient evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient and physician's orders when applicable.
Minimum Requirements:
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. *CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
