Physical Therapist, Colchester Center

Job Summary:
Evaluates and reassesses patients to assess mobility level and other functional abilities.  Provides and recommends therapeutic exercise, gait training, ambulation, etc.  Plans and develops group exercise programs for maintenance therapy for participants.  Responsible for the overall physical therapy program at PACE.

Qualifications:
Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Vermont .  Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  One year experience working with the frail/elderly.  Able to demonstrate clinical competency with frail/elderly population.  Will supervise program aides and physical therapy assistants as needed.  CPR certification required

Essential Functions:
• Promotes and practices PACE Vermont ’s Mission and Values
• Conducts initial assessment and reassessment of all participants’ physical condition and functional status. Initial and on-going assessments are completed prior to the scheduled IDT meeting and the development of the Plan of Care (POC) is completed during the IDT meeting and finalized with the signature of the participant/caregiver, within one week of the IDT meeting.  Signature by the participant/caregiver indicates agreement with the POC.
• Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provide treatment.
• Reviews and completes patient assessments and discharge summaries.  Plans and develops maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
• Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.
• Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing a physical therapy treatment program. 
• Communicates participant changes to team members
• Participates in the development of the IDT Plan of Care
• Participates in the coordination of a 24 hour care service.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required

Physical Demands:
Ability to move about freely, lift (50lbs) and turn participants, have the manual dexterity and visual acuity to see and work with participants, be able to hear and orally communicate.

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Send Resume and Cover letter to:
Sue Watson
PACE Vermont, Inc.
786 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Fax: 802.655.6760
swatson@pacevermont.org

PACEVT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.