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Center for Elders' Independence

Physical Therapist, Per Diem

Center for Elders' Independence, Berkeley, California, United States,


The Position :

Under the

supervision

of the

Rehabilitation

Supervisor

, t

he Physical Therapist provides restorative and rehabilitative

services

in conjunction with the total plan of care.

The hourly rate for the Physical Therapist role at Center For Elders Independence is$ 47.76 to $ 71.62 per hr. Hourly rate based on the market for the Physical Therapist position, as well as experience, skills, ability, and work history**This position eligible for 7,500K Sign On Bonus!!**

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Collaborates with the primary care provider team

and the

inter

disciplinary team in evaluating agency participants by applying muscle, nerve, join

t

and functional ability tests.In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development

and

implementation

of the participant

plan of care to maximize

a

participant

’s

abilit

y

to be independent

,

balanced against their ability to be safe

.Instruct

s

participants

and

caregivers in

the care and use of

mobility-related devices such as

wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.Works with vendors to obtain rehabilitative equipment and supplies for participants.Instructs

the

inter

disciplinary team and family on

the

participant’s physical therapy program and

aspects

of physical therapy

in

which they may work with

the participant

.As directed by the plan of care

treats participants to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise,

soft tissue and joint mobilization, functional training, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, heat, sound, water, light, or electricityConducts

initial assessment

s

of all participants

.Completes

reassessments

on participants

per CEI policy.Observes

and

records

,

and reports regularly to the

inter

disciplinary team

,

on

the

participant’s

response

to physical therapy and any changes in the participant’s condition.Instructs, supervises and evaluates

therapy

program aides in the implementation of the participant’s individualized

rehab

plan of care.Provides in

-

service training to other members of the health team.Attends

the inter

disciplinary team conference

s

and actively participates in the development of the plan of care.Evaluates

participants’

home environments and makes appropriate recommendations

as needed

.Attends

continuing education

and active

ly

participat

es

in meetings

and trainings

as

required. Maintains required certifications.Participates in coordination for 24-hour care delivery to participants.Delegates to and monitors

the

physical therapy

care

provided

by

Physical Therapy

Assistants as

appropriate and in accordance with California regulations

.Documents thoroughly, accurately, and timely

, and in accordance with Physical Therapy practice standards

and CEI policy.Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Ensures supplies are ordered and ready.

Keeps

equipment in

good

working

condition.Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants,

clients

or families

regardless of

setting.Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices

Standard

precautions.Maintains

a

safe working

environment.

Follows

CEI’s

Safety

Policies

and

Procedures.Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability

to be

responsive

to

all

customer groups.Performs

other

duties as

assigned

in

a

positive and

helpful

manner.

QUALIFICATIONS :Possession of a

minimum of a

B

achelor’s

degree and

is

a graduate of a

program

of

P

hysical

T

herapy approved by

the C

ommission

on

Accreditation in

Physical Therapy Education.Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist by the

Physical Therapy Board of California.Preferred, o

ne

(

1

) year

of

experience working

as

a

Licensed

Physical Therapist

with the frail elderly population

.Current CPR and First Aid

certification on file

.A valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required

.Ability

to travel to multiple work sites

and participants’ residences, required

.

The above job description is

intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.

CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.

All employees are

expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.