Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist at Senior Community Care of Colorado-Eckert. We are offering generous Hiring Bonus up to $5,000

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Physical Therapist Job Highlights:

• Hiring Bonus up to $5,000
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:

The Physical Therapist will provide clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Pay: $110,000-$115,000

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Education: Be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum.

· Current Physical Therapy license required.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.

• Must clear the background check.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Community Care and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.
• Working knowledge of practice boundaries for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.).

Essentials:

· Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

· 2. Conducts an in-person physical therapy re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.

· 3. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in, Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

· 4. Provides treatment to participants and implements physical therapy procedures consistent in achieving identified goals. Grades activities to facilitate goals. Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.

· 5. Evaluates participant’s needs. Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.

· 6. Assesses the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to Interdisciplinary Team. Receives authorization prior to purchases. Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.

· 7. Assists as liaison with Senior Community Care nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents.

· 8. Evaluates charts and reports on participant’s progress, documents physical therapy notes in the participant’s medical record according to Senior Community Care charting requirements.

· 9. Assists in recommending physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.

· 10. Directs, supervises, performs initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the Physical Therapy Assistant.

· 11. Performs competencies on appropriate direct care staff as needed.

· 12. Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of direct reports are defined and understood.

· 13. Assists in training and provides ongoing education and clinical supervision for Physical Therapist Assistant(s). Adheres to department policy and physical therapy practice laws on Physical Therapy Association practice and reports to direct supervisor regarding these issues.

· 14. Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

· 15. Educates and instructs participants and family members regarding in-home exercise programs: gait training; transfers; Activity of Daily Living (ADL); home modifications; care and use of equipment.

· 16. Trains staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing ADL’s.

· 17. Assists with data collection and prepares reports. Maintains any necessary participant statistics.

· 18. Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

· 19. Follows all Senior Community Care policies and procedures, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.

· 20. Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.

· 21. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.

· 22. Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

· 23. Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.

· 24. May assist at Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE – Montrose as needed

· 25. Performs other duties as required.

About Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE:

Senior Community Care of Colorado,

Senior Community Care of Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.

SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events. To learn more about our communities, visit visitmontrose.com and visitdeltaco.us.

We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!

In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Our 2022 Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Location: 11485 Colorado 65, Orchard City, Colorado 81418

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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